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SEC looks into ways to bolster margin accounts
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/07/2018
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting a public hearing on allowing securities companies to extend credit to investors to buy mutual fund units and debt instruments and also place those securities as collateral, aiming to enhance investors' purchasing power for margin accounts.
BoT: Economy failed to reach growth potential
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 04/01/2018
» Thailand's economy gained further traction in 2017, but has not reached its growth potential, while an accommodative monetary policy stance is "necessary" to shore up domestic demand going forward, says the Bank of Thailand.
Good infrastructure pays for itself many times over
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 22/05/2017
» The multiplier effect generated from quality infrastructure investments could lift the economic growth potential of middle-income countries in Asia as they would lead to improved productivity and efficiency, says HSBC.
Ringgit rout
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/01/2017
» A perfect storm is forming around the Malaysian ringgit, as its value remains at risk from a protracted economic slump aggravated by a domestic political scandal and the prospect of rising US interest rates.
Asia's economic agenda
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 09/01/2017
» As the euphoria of New Year celebrations fades, it's time for a reality check as economies across Asia brace themselves for yet another year of macroeconomic and business challenges.
One currency to link them all: the rise of the renminbi
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 21/11/2016
» International use of the Chinese renminbi is expected to surge in the next five to 10 years given the need for financing by the Chinese government of infrastructure projects under its One Belt One Road (OBOR) programme, a banking executive says.
Company sentiment ticks up
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/07/2016
» Business sentiment improved slightly in June, reversing two straight months of decline, as falling commodity prices led to lower production costs, reports the Bank of Thailand's business sentiment index (BSI).
Funds flow back to Thailand
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 12/04/2016
» Recent capital inflows into Thailand's financial market have been detected in short-term bonds, signifying investor appetite in emerging markets amid growing expectations of a delayed US rate increase, says a senior Bank of Thailand official.
BoT dips toe into foreign equity pool
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/03/2016
» The central bank plans to initially put 3-4% of the foreign reserve investment portfolio into equity-related instruments after an amendment to the Bank of Thailand Act allowing investment into equities won cabinet approval yesterday, says governor Veerathai Santiprabhob.
BoT: State handouts no danger
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 16/01/2016
» The government’s economic stimulus measures and rubber subsidy will not cause problems for Thailand’s long-term fiscal discipline due to the manageable level of public debt, says the Bank of Thailand.