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Investree sets up SME debenture funnel
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/03/2021
» Investree Thailand, a debenture-based crowdfunding platform in partnership with Investree Radhika Jaya (Indonesia), aims to be a matchmaking platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to launch short-term debentures worth a combined US$1 million per month this year, cracking the market for retail borrowing.
SEC allays crypto furore
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 02/03/2021
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is backing off its draft plan to require a 1-million-baht minimum annual income and other requirements for cryptocurrency investors, noting the draft was just meant to test public sentiment from stakeholders.
Zipmex sounds alarm on bitcoin bubble
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/02/2021
» Digital currencies could be in a bubble this year, with prices inflating and new investors flocking to the market, especially if prices hit 3 million baht, warns Zipmex Thailand, a local digital asset exchange.
Regulator nails down capital adequacy method
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 05/02/2021
» The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) has approved the revision of its capital adequacy ratio (CAR) calculation method, broadening opportunities for local insurance companies to invest in foreign assets and diversify risks during the pandemic and amid low interest rates.
Confidence from January remains bullish
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 03/02/2021
» The Investor Confidence Index (ICI) survey for January, which measures February to April 2021, remains in the bullish zone for the second consecutive month, spurred by the prospect of Covid-19 vaccines, foreign inflows and higher earnings among listed companies.
Moderation for cryptocurrencies advised
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 05/01/2021
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) warns investors should closely monitor investments in cryptocurrencies due to high volatility, suggesting they invest and trade only with market players regulated by the SEC.
Price breakthrough highlights bitcoin's lure
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/12/2020
» The price of bitcoin hit US$20,000 for the first time, a milestone for the world's most popular cryptocurrency, fuelled by institutional demand and the participation of Paypal, the giant global payment service provider.
TQM sets sights on third-tier market
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 16/12/2020
» TQM Corporation, the only SET-listed insurance broker, plans to penetrate the third-tier auto insurance market for vehicles that are more than 10 years old using the same concept as low-premium Covid insurance to tap into the market of 9.7 million uninsured old cars, says Unchalin Punnipa, TQM's chairman and president.
Thai-listed companies lead the way in ACGS awards
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 15/12/2020
» Thai-listed companies achieved the highest average score in the 2019 Asean CG Scorecard (ACGS) for the sixth consecutive year, making up the majority of the Asean Asset Class Award recipients, said Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol, secretary-general at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
TQM continues with aggressive growth strategy
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 12/12/2020
» TQM Corporation takes pride in always being prepared, which has paid off during the pandemic.