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Zero-coupon debentures gain traction
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 06/12/2019
» Zero-coupon debentures may become more popular as debenture issuers and fixed-income mutual funds seek ways to reduce the impact from the 15% withholding tax imposed on gains from fixed-income mutual funds.
MTL banking on property to hike return
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 06/11/2019
» Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) is adding property to its investment portfolio, splurging 3.8 billion baht to construct an office building aiming for higher returns to match long-term insurance's liability obligations amid the low interest rate environment.
REIT mutual funds up 20-25% this year as yield seekers pivot
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/07/2019
» The prices of mutual funds investing in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and property funds have soared by 20-25% year-to-date as investors have shifted from fixed-income securities funds for higher returns, says a veteran investment expert.
Talis eyes AUM to hit B10bn in 2019
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 06/02/2019
» Talis Asset Management targets its assets under management (AUM) reaching 10 billion baht this year through the launch of a new debt securities fund along with expanding its customer base and sales channels.
GPF to lower equity asset allotment
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 20/12/2018
» The Government Pension Fund (GPF) plans to adjust its investment strategy to reduce its equity portfolio amid projections of higher financial volatility, opting to increase investment in low-risk assets, especially domestic fixed-income securities.
Raising actuaries to supply Thai firms
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 13/07/2018
» Working as an actuary is a challenging career for those enthralled with mathematics and numbers, with brisk job growth prospects as Thailand has very few people on this career path.
KAsset banks on digital wealth guidance
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 12/06/2018
» Kasikorn Asset Management (KAsset) plans to retain its top position in the mutual fund business by adopting digital wealth advisory strategies, aiming to expand digital-based unitholders to 80% of its total customers by 2023.
Asset-minded Phatra jumps into REIT fray
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 21/05/2018
» Phatra Asset Management is set to enter the real estate investment trust (REIT) business as a part of its strategy to generate long-term and sustainable growth.
Pimco avoiding volatility from US interest rate hike
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 21/09/2017
» Pacific Investment Management Co (Pimco), the global fixed-income fund management company, is entering neutral and low-risk investment modes to avoid higher financial volatility induced by the expected US interest rate rise.
CMA warns of greying population
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 29/08/2017
» Thailand's retirees will make up 20% of the population over the next decade and jump to one-third by 2035, says the Capital Market Academy (CMA).