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SCB WEALTH Triumphs with Triple Global Awards
Published on 20/03/2024
» Siam Commercial Bank’s Wealth Banking Group, led by Mr. Sornchai Suneta (CFA) (centre), First Executive Vice President of the SCB Investment Office and Product Function; Ms. Ruttaya Tongrut (third from right), Executive Vice President of Wealth Strategy and Enablement; and Ms. Salisa Hanpanich (third from left), Executive Vice President of Wealth Capability Development, has once again secured three prestigious global awards at the "2023 ASIAN PRIVATE BANKER: 13th Award for Distinction" event. This achievement underscores SCB's leadership in investment excellence and top-tier wealth management services, reaffirming its commitment to delivering unparalleled value to customers. The trio of accolades received includes: 1) Best Domestic Private Bank - CIO Office; 2) Best Domestic Private Bank - Discretionary Portfolio Management; and 3) Best Domestic Private Bank - Digital Innovation and Services. The awards ceremony, hosted by Asian Private Banker, Asia’s premier financial and investment magazine, took place recently at the JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong.
External factors will determine SET momentum
Business, Published on 19/02/2022
» Foreign funds have continued to flow into the Thai stock market (and other emerging markets) over the past two weeks, driving the SET Index to breach the 1,700-point mark.
An impressive showing for M&A
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2019
» Thailand experienced strong merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in 2019, with deals including the US$2.7-billion (81.3-billion-baht) acquisition by Bangkok Bank of Indonesia's PT Bank Permata in December and Hong Kong-based FWD Group's purchase of Siam Commercial Bank Life Assurance for 92.7 billion baht in July.
Too early for rate hate
Business, Published on 10/08/2019
» The Bank of Thailand voted 5-2 in favour of cutting its policy interest rate by 25 basis points to 1.50% in response to weak economic growth. The move came as a surprise to the market and to us. At this point, we believe that the central bank may wait to see the impact from Wednesday's decision before taking any additional steps.
Key macro strategy themes for 2019
Business, Published on 26/01/2019
» Overall, global markets started the year with positive returns from most equity markets. Can this positive momentum continue? Our research team at SCB Securities stands by our optimistic view. We offer four top-of-mind themes for 2019 affecting our investment decisions going forward.
Point of view
Business, Published on 27/10/2018
» On Oct 24, the S&P 500 registered a month-to-date return of -8.8%, the worst monthly showing since February 2009 (the bottom of the financial crisis), wiping out the entire year-to-date gain.
SCBT angles for double-digit revenue growth after strong Q1
Business, Published on 17/05/2018
» Standard Chartered Bank Thai (SCBT) expects double-digit growth in revenue this year after its top line grew 10% higher than expected for the first three months, says its head.
North korea and oil slump keep investors on sidelines
Business, Published on 10/07/2017
» Recap: A long-range missile launch by North Korea put investors back in risk-off mode early last week. A sharp decline in oil prices further dampened sentiment before a Friday rally on Wall Street in response to better-than-expected job figures for June. A buying spree in energy giant PTT following a recent fall and in banking stocks ahead of second-quarter earnings results helped limit losses in the Thai stock market.