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TBMA: Firms choose loans for funding
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 14/01/2021
» The Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA) expects the policy interest rate will remain at 0.5% throughout 2021, while issuance of new long-term corporate bonds is projected at 700-750 billion baht as the real sector turns to bank loans, says TBMA president Tada Phutthitada.
BKI's 5% premium growth goal sparked by car hopes
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 25/11/2020
» Bangkok Insurance (BKI), a SET-listed non-life insurer, is targeting premiums to grow 5% next year to 23.7 billion baht, spurred by a potential rise in new car sales, ongoing government investment in infrastructure projects and recovering global reinsurance premium induces.
TLAA wants OIC to widen insurers' investment options
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 12/10/2020
» The Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA) has requested the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) study the feasibility of allowing insurers to invest in a wider range of funds and bonds to take advantage of the low-interest-rate environment.
Big projects face costlier reinsurance
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 02/09/2020
» Large construction projects in Thailand are potentially at risk for higher reinsurance premiums as global premiums on big developments soar.
BKI remains upbeat on 8% growth in premiums
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/05/2020
» Bangkok Insurance Plc (BKI) is confident its premium target of 22.8 billion baht, or 8% growth, is reachable this year on the heels of new insurance products, government megaprojects and crop insurance.
Office of Insurance Commission upbeat on sector in coming year
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 26/12/2019
» The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) remains bullish on the insurance industry in 2020, saying health insurance, government-related insurance products and crop insurance will be boosters.
Bleak environment for firms as gains dwindle
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 22/08/2019
» In addition to global and domestic economic doldrums, Thailand's insurance industry is facing the added burden of lower interest rates as central banks look set to embark on further monetary easing to shore up GDP growth.
TLAA expects sector growth of up to 5%
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 22/02/2019
» The Thai Life Assurance Association expects the sector to continue growing by 3-5% this year, with total premiums received of 648-650 billion baht, driven by domestic consumption, public investment in megaprojects and private investment.
Rising rates seen boosting insurance shares
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/05/2018
» Insurance stocks are a good investment choice at a time of rising interest rates, analysts say, as the upward long-term yield curve lends support to the investment portfolios of insurance firms.
Arrow ready for smart-home push
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 22/07/2017
» Arrow Syndicate Plc, an MAI-listed electrical conduit maker, will invest roughly 30 million baht in developing smart-home solutions and construction management software during the second half of the year.