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High-yield bonds back in style
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 17/07/2020
» The high-yield bond market, consisting of non-investment-grade bonds offering above-market returns to compensate for higher investment risk, has begun to pick up again after nearly drying up in the first half due to Covid-19 impact, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).
SCB sets up insurance wing
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 15/07/2020
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has set up a new insurance brokerage arm and aims to hire 500 brokers nationwide in order to rapidly acquire customers and boost the insurance adoption rate.
Mutual funds spur growth in trading
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 10/07/2020
» Trading of long-term corporate bonds in the secondary market continues to increase, driven by customer demand for higher returns from asset management firms, says the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).
Emboldened by rule tweaks, retail investors flock to bourse
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 07/07/2020
» Retail investors account for the major portion of funds flowing into Thailand's bourse, supported by temporary rule changes that help mitigate excessive losses and volatility.
Glove maker STGT's SET debut a success
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 03/07/2020
» SET-listed Sri Trang Gloves Thailand (STGT) made its trading debut on Thursday on a high note, supported by rising demand for rubber gloves amid the pandemic.
MTL unveils lump-sum health rider
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/07/2020
» Health protection premiums surged 30% year-on-year at Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) in the first four months of 2020, bucking the trend of the company's gross written, renewal and new premiums, which fell across the board in the same period.
Allianz turns to health for growth driver
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 10/06/2020
» Allianz Ayudhya Assurance plans to maintain business growth by focusing on health insurance premiums, a key driver for life insurance expansion, aiming to have 50% of total premiums allocated to the health insurance business.
7 listed firms extend debenture maturity
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/06/2020
» Seven listed companies have extended their debenture maturity dates by 6-24 months during the Covid-19 pandemic as weak sales caused a liquidity crunch among businesses.
ASP projects 11% plunge in second-quarter figures
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 02/06/2020
» Thailand's economic contraction is forecast to see a double-digit plunge this quarter, with a hard landing scenario in private consumption and tourism, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).
A safe pair of hands for the family legacy
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/05/2020
» Taking over a business from parents is not as easy as some may think. Heirs and heiresses ultimately have to prove their diligence and ability, regardless of their last name. In many cases, they expand the family business; in others, they drive it into the ground.