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Asset managers post mixed results
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/05/2024
» Two bad asset management companies reported lower net profits in the first quarter this year, attributed to higher expected credit losses (ECL) amid a fragile economic recovery.
Analysts expecting rate cuts to be delayed
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/05/2024
» Following better-than-expected GDP growth in the first quarter, research houses are predicting that the Bank of Thailand will delay any policy rate cut until the end of this year or next year.
Investors pushed to diversify
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/05/2024
» Krungthai Asset Management (KTAM) recommends investors diversify risks and balance their portfolios amid elevated interest rates and the US presidential election in November.
Asian shares retreat on China weakness
Business, Published on 18/05/2024
» RECAP: Stocks in Asia fell yesterday after data from China showed fresh economic weakness and traders reassessed the path forward for US interest rates.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: May 17-23
Guru, Published on 17/05/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
CRC Thaiwatsadu to open 13 new branches this year
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 16/05/2024
» CRC Thaiwatsadu Co, the home improvement and construction material unit under Central Retail Corporation (CRC), views the economy in the second half of this year as promising and plans to open 13 new branches within this year.
Superrich responds digitally to growing travel card threat
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/05/2024
» Despite growth in foreign arrivals, Superrich Currency Exchange (1995) Co, a leading local money changer, recorded zero growth in transactions during the first four months of this year, primarily attributed to competition from travel card services.
Bureau sees 15% hike in overall NPLs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/05/2024
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) recorded a 15% increase in overall non-performing loans (NPLs) in the first quarter of this year, primarily driven by auto and mortgage loan payment defaults.
Debt Clinic sees surge in applicants in Q1
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/05/2024
» The number of retail borrowers seeking assistance via the central bank’s Debt Clinic programme surged by 43% in the first quarter, indicating a growing resolve among financially vulnerable individuals to address non-performing loans (NPLs).
Follow the yellow brick road
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/05/2024
» Gold prices were stagnant in early May, settling just above the US$2,300 threshold during the first weekend of the month, after briefing touching the lowest level since early April.