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Agency warns investors of DeFi risks, legal situation
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 13/07/2021
» The Thai Digital Asset Association warned investors about the risks of investing in DeFi and clarified that the association cannot serve as an intermediary in a legal dispute after Genesis, a decentralised platform (DeFi) platform, claimed the association will act as an intermediary for the indemnification for any damage caused by fraud.
ESG bond issuance likely to reach B100bn this year
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 27/05/2021
» As more major corporates move towards green investment, the issuance of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) bonds is expected to reach 100 billion baht this year, roughly 20% growth from 2020, says Ariya Tiranaprakit, executive vice-president of the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).
Bitkub Coin debuts on exchange in stable trade
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 21/05/2021
» Bitkub Coin (KUB), the native digital currency of Bitkub Chain, opened at 30 baht in its debut on the exchange yesterday afternoon, garnering a substantial trading volume of about 30 million tokens within the first four hours.
Investree sets up SME debenture funnel
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/03/2021
» Investree Thailand, a debenture-based crowdfunding platform in partnership with Investree Radhika Jaya (Indonesia), aims to be a matchmaking platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to launch short-term debentures worth a combined US$1 million per month this year, cracking the market for retail borrowing.
BCAP posts healthy 2020 figures despite outbreak
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 16/03/2021
» Bangkok Capital Asset Management (BCAP), the asset management arm of Bangkok Bank, thrived amid the outbreak last year with 20% growth in assets under management (AUM), citing the launches of new products for its success.
MQDC, MTL offer package for seniors
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 09/03/2021
» Property developer Magnolia Quality Development Corporation (MQDC) in alliance with Muang Thai Life (MTL) Assurance is offering an end of life package to senior citizens that includes lifetime care, health insurance and a non-transferable lease on a condo or house for 35 million baht.
Tris Rating debuts green bond verifier
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 20/11/2020
» Tris Rating has launched a local green bond verifier, certified by the Climate Bonds Initiative, as a new service to facilitate and promote domestic green bond financing.
TIP stakes out Cambodian footprint via joint venture
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 20/02/2020
» SET-listed Dhipaya Insurance (TIP) plans to branch out into Cambodia by forming a joint venture firm to operate non-life insurance businesses by the third quarter, expanding its market in Asean.
Thanachart plays up advisory
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 20/01/2020
» Thanachart Securities plans to emphasise portfolio advisory services and derivative warrants (DWs) to survive fierce competition and squeezed profit margins in stock trading.
KBank allots B5bn for digitisation plan
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 07/11/2019
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is pursuing an ambitious digitisation strategy, with a plan to invest about 5 billion baht yearly in technology like data analytics and online lending to future-proof its business from technological disruption.