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Jitta Wealth sees promise in Hong Kong, Chinese stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/05/2024
» Chinese and Hong Kong stocks offer the best investment opportunities for substantial returns, while artificial intelligence (AI) is set to change the investment landscape by effectively managing portfolios, says Jitta Wealth Asset Management.
Bitcoin slumps as Fed vows to keep rates steady longer
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/05/2024
» Bitcoin tumbled to a two-month low of around US$57,000 after Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell remarked that interest rates are likely to stay higher for longer as the central bank tries to stamp out stubborn inflation.
SEC issues warning for promotions, ads
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/04/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned digital asset exchange operators to be careful with their ads and the organising of introducing broker agent (IBA) events, saying such activities might violate the rules under SEC supervision.
KPI predicts flat revenue growth this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/04/2024
» Krungthai Panich Insurance (KPI) is aiming for total revenue of 5.3 billion baht this year, on a par with 2023, while preparing for an image rebrand and ramping up technology investment to attract interest from young customers.
SET bounces back as war fears ease
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/04/2024
» The Thai stock market rebounded sharply on Monday, rising by about 1.3%, as other regional bourses also bounced back from sharp losses on Friday as investors believe a full-blown war in the Middle East is unlikely while the People's Bank of China (PBOC) opted to keep interest rates unchanged.
Mutual fund assets up 2.58% to B5.28tn
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/04/2024
» Thailand's mutual fund industry registered a net asset value of 5.28 trillion baht in the first quarter, up 2.58% or 133 billion baht from the end of 2023, backed by strong growth of fixed income funds and foreign investment funds (FIFs).
Sustainability funds post healthy returns in Q1
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/04/2024
» Global sustainability equity funds generated solid returns in the first quarter this year amid capital market volatility, with abrdn Japanese Sustainable Equity generating the highest rate of return at 17.2%, according to Morningstar Research (Thailand).
Rabbit Care keen on Southeast Asia
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/04/2024
» Rabbit Care, Thailand's leading online insurance broker, is venturing into two new countries -- Vietnam and Indonesia -- as part of its Southeast Asia expansion strategy.
Prudential posts 11% rise in premiums in 2023
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/04/2024
» Prudential Life Assurance (Thailand) reported total insurance premiums of 34.7 billion baht last year, an increase of 11% from 31.3 billion in 2022, ranking seventh among Thai life insurers.
Bond default risk minimal in Q2
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/04/2024
» The likelihood of bonds defaults in the second quarter is relatively low, with total default value projected at less than 1% of the total outstanding market value, says the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).