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Equity sell-off goes viral, gold gains
Business, Published on 01/02/2020
» Recap: Most Asian equity indices tumbled yesterday as the rising death toll from the coronavirus outbreak in China rattled investors' nerves, with human transmission seen in other countries including Britain, South Korea and Thailand. Gold prices rallied as investors sought refuge amid a global pandemic.
Virus worries keep regional investors on edge
Business, Published on 25/01/2020
» Recap: Emerging market assets stabilised following a roller-coaster week marked by rising concern about the coronavirus outbreak in China. While the World Health Organization said there was no need to declare a global health emergency, Southeast Asian indices ended lower yesterday.
KBank mulling sizeable stake in Myanmar's A Bank
Business, Published on 15/01/2020
» Kasikornbank (KBank) wants to expand its footprint in Myanmar, acquiring a sizeable stake in a bank there.
Less than stellar run for SET
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/01/2020
» The Thai stock market eked out a gain in 2019, up 1.02%, as a slew of negative concerns such as the US-China trade spat, Brexit uncertainty and the stuttering local economy dampened sentiment.
Settrade glitch hampers early orders
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/12/2019
» A technical glitch on the Settrade streaming platform prevented several brokerage house customers from sending online securities trading orders before the first trading session yesterday.
Trump optimism buoys investors; oil a concern
Business, Published on 07/12/2019
» Recap: World shares ticked up on Friday, buoyed by comments from US President Donald Trump that talks aimed at dialling down the damaging trade war with China were "moving right along". Investors are keeping a close watch on Opec after members failed to agree on further oil output cuts that could stem price pressure from a global glut and weak economic growth.
IPO parade ploughs on despite volatility
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 03/12/2019
» A series of IPO launches is expected to continue unabated next year regardless of economic conditions or stock market fluctuations as there is still a need to raise funds through capital market mechanisms, says Finansia Syrus Securities (FSS).
Trade worries take toll on equities again
Business, Published on 02/11/2019
» Recap: Despite further monetary easing by the US Federal Reserve, most Southeast Asian stock markets retreated yesterday, as investors fled risky assets after China expressed doubts over signing a comprehensive trade deal with the US.
Weak economic signals hurt equity sentiment
Business, Published on 05/10/2019
» Recap: Gold rose on Friday as equity markets wobbled amid heightened fears of a global economic slowdown and increased expectations of additional US interest rate cuts, with investors awaited cues from US employment data.
Finansia ready to double AUM
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/09/2019
» Finansia Syrus Securities (FSS) plans to double the size of its assets under management (AUM) next year through wealth advisory services, even as it prepares to apply for a private fund licence.