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Investors lap up $600m worth of KTB tier-one bonds
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/03/2021
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has issued US$600 million worth of additional tier-one (AT1) bonds in a move to strengthen its capital base in preparation for uncertainty during the pandemic.
Bulk up on firms with strong growth stories
Business, Published on 06/03/2021
» We expect the SET Index to trade sideways this month, in a range between 1,470 and 1,540 points. The domestic economy is forecast to improve given the significant improvement in the Covid-19 situation and government stimulus measures.
Listed firms poised to post B416bn profit
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/03/2021
» Companies listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) are expected to post a combined profit of 416 billion baht in 2020, a 53.6% drop from the year before, due to the impact of the pandemic and staggering loss of Thailand's flagship airline Thai Airways International (THAI).
Auto loan competition ramped up
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/03/2021
» Auto loan competition is expected to intensify as players joined the segment, with new car sales helping to propel the auto loan market this year, says a consumer loan firm.
Europe weakness hits sentiment, Asian trade mixed
Business, Published on 20/02/2021
» Recap: Global shares struggled to avoid losses for a fourth consecutive day following weakening business activity in the euro zone, while German and British 10-year bond yields touched multi-month highs. Asian markets were mixed amid fear of inflation spurred by the economic recovery.
Registration process may be reviewed
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 16/02/2021
» The Finance Ministry is mulling an option to allow other state-owned banks to facilitate the offline registration process for the Rao Chana (We Win) scheme, aiming to reduce the congestion at Krungthai Bank (KTB) branches.
KTC to take 75.05% stake in KTB Leasing
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2021
» SET-listed Krungthai Card Plc (KTC) is in the process of acquiring a 75.05% stake in Krungthai Leasing Co Ltd (KTB Leasing) from Krungthai Bank (KTB), aiming to expand financial services to cover secured loan products.
Look to strong earnings prospects for selective buys
Business, Published on 06/02/2021
» The SET Index will likely extend its gains this month, moving in a trading range between 1,440 and 1,530 points. We expect domestic economic activity to gradually pick up as the government has eased Covid-19 restrictions in most provinces.
Equities correct after frenzied week of retail trade
Business, Published on 30/01/2021
» Recap: US government stimulus propelled stock markets to record highs, encouraging retail investors to rush in, before an inevitable correction after a bruising battle between hedge funds and retail investors. But European stocks fell yesterday as coronavirus vaccine supply problems cooled risk appetite, while Asian equities also recorded weekly declines.
Story telling will woo buyers to snap up D Market's items
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 29/01/2021
» A new e-marketplace called D Market is set to be unveiled in the second quarter, another player in a segment valued at 294 billion baht that is dominated by foreign operators.