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Markets at the tip of your fingers
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 31/07/2021
» For Chonladet Khemarattana, chief executive officer and co-founder of Robowealth, a Thai wealth tech startup and mutual fund brokerage, it's always the small pieces that make the big picture.
Cryptocurrency draft draws flak
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 26/02/2021
» A draft of qualifications for cryptocurrency investment by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is sparking heavy criticism from the public as it effectively bars the majority of Thais from trading digital currency by requiring them to have annual income of 1 million baht.
Mad dash to cash in on gold spike
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 16/04/2020
» Thailand's net gold exports of 18,052 kilogrammes in February and 17,638kg in March outpaced the total volume in 2019 of 13,528kg, indicating a mad rush to sell the metal, while the lopsided market has compelled some goldsmiths to temporarily shut down for fear of a cash shortage.
SET index listless as risks linger
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/05/2019
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index is expected to move narrowly sideways in the coming period as investor confidence is pressured by the escalating Sino-US trade dispute and domestic political uncertainty, says the Investment Analysts Association.
SEC approves first ICO portal, still unnamed
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 13/03/2019
» The Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) board of directors have approved the first initial coin offering (ICO) portal and are likely to issue a criteria for applications for securities token offerings (STO) soon.
AIMC targets mutual fund expansion
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 17/10/2018
» The Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) aims to promote national savings in mutual funds, hoping they expand to 45% of the country's GDP as Thailand's population ages.
Celebrity tokens bring new plot twist to IPOs
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 12/10/2018
» In Thailand, where the stock exchange has been established for 43 years, companies can raise funds based on future growth through an IPO, a property fund or an infrastructure fund.
TMB introducing online account opening
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/09/2018
» From next month, TMB plans to offer electronic Know Your Customer (e-KYC), a feature enabling customers to open ME savings accounts on Android smartphones with near-field communication technology and passport documents.
Tokio Marine eyes ageing Thai society
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/06/2018
» Tokio Marine Insurance has set a medium-term business plan concentrating on organic growth and mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in Asian markets, including Thailand, which has become an ageing society.
SEC: ICO study finds high risk, indicating need for regulation
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/01/2018
» A study on investment in initial coin offerings (ICO) indicates 95% of ICO investment is deemed a failure, with the remaining 5% reaping a considerably high return, says the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).