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Lighthub-WeLab consortium among virtual bank applicants
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/09/2024
» A consortium of Lighthub Asset, a Thai fintech powerhouse, and WeLab, a leading pan-Asian fintech platform, has applied for the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) virtual bank licence, with results expected in the first half of 2025.
ASPS: Big rate cut raises recession odds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/09/2024
» A large Federal Reserve interest rate cut this week may be followed by a US recession in the next six months, according to Asia Plus Securities (ASPS), which advised investor caution as the central bank is expected to start a programme of easing this month.
Gold price falls as Thai baht strengthens
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/09/2024
» The domestic gold price has dipped by 2,000 baht per baht weight in just over a month as the Thai currency appreciated by more than 7% during the period, with the Gold Traders Association (GTA) noting prices may continue to decline if the value of the baht appreciates.
DBS targets wealth management growth in Thailand
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/09/2024
» Consumer bank DBS Singapore is aggressively expanding its wealth management business in Thailand through subsidiary DBS Securities (Thailand), aiming to triple assets under management (AUM) here to 300 billion baht within two years.
Thailand to gain from medical tourism uptick
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/08/2024
» Thailand, Southeast Asia's largest player in medical tourism, should benefit from industry growth globally, with the region's market expected to expand 43% to US$16 billion by 2030, according to Bumrungrad International Hospital.
Flood relief hurts listed banking firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/08/2024
» The government's flood relief measures will hurt the banking and non-banking sectors on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), while companies related to home repairs should benefit, say analysts.
SET aiming to be an inclusive capital market
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/08/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has come up with three main strategies to drive sustainable growth of the Thai capital market amid unfavourable global financial conditions and political uncertainties, with the aim of becoming an inclusive capital market.
ONEAM set to roll out new REIT fund
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/08/2024
» One Asset Management (ONEAM) is preparing to launch a new real estate investment trust (REIT) fund with a projected return of 7% as an alternative for investors amidst economic and political volatility both at home and abroad.
SCB CIO touts tech, utility stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/08/2024
» SCB Chief Investment Office (SCB CIO) sees the global stock market becoming more volatile as it enters the final stretch of the US presidential election, recommending investors focus on technology and utility stocks with high growth potential and strong financial results.
New rules to strengthen bond governance
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/08/2024
» The Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have discussed measures to protect investors from damage caused by bond investment, demanding bond issuers disclose financial terms in detail and increasing penalties for breaking the rules.