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Thai banks tipped for strong growth
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/06/2025
» Analysts are maintaining an overweight stance on Thailand's banking sector, citing attractive valuations and high dividend yields following the Bank of Thailand's decision to keep its policy rate unchanged at 1.75% this week.
Thailand's G-Token a borrowing innovation
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 24/05/2025
» The current monetary system has long served as a medium of exchange for goods, but encrypted digital information systems are challenging that legacy.
Thai ESG X shakes up SET with raft of new funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/05/2025
» The Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds launched this month are expected to promote the sustainability of Thai listed companies and help revive the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Thai ESG X to draw 40% of LTF capital
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/05/2025
» High-income investors are likely to shift their long-term equity fund (LTF) investments to Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds, with roughly 40% of the 150-160 billion baht worth of outstanding LTF capital migrating to these new funds, say fund managers.
Volatility foreseen for Thai bank stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/05/2025
» Analysts are warning that Thai banking stocks could be volatile following the recent policy rate cut by the central bank and a downgrade of the country’s economic outlook by Moody’s.
Thailand Post trusts network in virtual banking proposal
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/04/2025
» Thailand Post plans to leverage its strong network and the expertise of its delivery staff, who have access to underserved and unserved communities across the country, to support its consortium in securing a virtual bank licence.
KTAM predicts asset growth of 10% this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/04/2025
» Krungthai Asset Management (KTAM) aims to grow its assets under management (AUM) by 10% to hit 1 trillion baht this year, maintaining its position as the third-largest asset manager in Thailand.
Both ttb and KTB deny reported merger rumours
Business, Published on 22/03/2025
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has denied rumours of a potential merger with Krungthai Bank (KTB), noting its two largest shareholders are private companies that hold a combined stake greater than that of the government sector.
Trump trade signals keep investors on edge
Business, Published on 22/03/2025
» RECAP: Asian stock markets traded within a tight range yesterday as investors anxiously awaited US President Donald Trump's next trade war moves, following a busy week of central bank meetings that further frayed nerves.
Gulf's KBank share purchase sparks takeover speculation
Published on 20/03/2025
» Gulf Energy Development (Gulf) has become the fifth-largest shareholder in Kasikornbank (KBank), Thailand’s third-largest lender by asset value, in a move that sparked speculation that the energy giant may replicate its takeover of Intouch Holdings (INTUCH).