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Allianz Ayudhya keeps focus on health
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/04/2021
» Allianz Ayudhya Assurance is maintaining its focus on health insurance for the seventh consecutive year as profits from insurance products remain steady because of low interest rates and growing health concerns, which are driving demand for protection amid the pandemic, says Thomas C Wilson, chief executive and president.
Silver online futures volume skyrockets
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 03/02/2021
» The trading volume of silver online futures surpassed 4,000 contracts a day in February, the highest since it began trading on the Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) last November, after global retail investors pushed the silver price to an eight-year high.
Insurance poised to encounter slow growth
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/01/2021
» The insurance business is forecast to grow in a range of -0.36% to 1.64% in 2021 as rising household debt deflated people's purchasing power.
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.
PLA makes mark in digital insurance sales
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 19/09/2020
» While maintaining a relatively small presence in the Thai insurance market, PhillipLife Assurance (PLA) has become a major player in terms of digital sales, which have spiked since the pandemic and represent the future of the sector.
Zero-coupon debentures gain traction
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 06/12/2019
» Zero-coupon debentures may become more popular as debenture issuers and fixed-income mutual funds seek ways to reduce the impact from the 15% withholding tax imposed on gains from fixed-income mutual funds.
Playing for keeps on the global battlefield
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 02/11/2019
» Leaving school at a young age and becoming another Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg may be a fairy tale or unthinkable for some, but Kamphee Piromward has at least proved that learning outside the classroom and perseverance are a recipe for what he has accomplished in the online gaming industry.
The IPO evolution of family businesses
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 24/10/2019
» An IPO has become a stepping stone towards transforming organisations. But a company needs to thoroughly analyse market conditions before deciding to embark on an IPO listing as the move from private to public is still a complex juggling act.
OIC touts cheap premium schemes
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/06/2019
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is pushing the idea of launching micro insurance schemes with cheap premiums designed for the grassroots and retirees.
Perpetual bonds winning fans after long period of inactivity
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/04/2019
» Perpetual bonds, defined as bonds with no maturity date, are becoming more recognised among Thai issuers and investors, enabling companies to raise funds without a higher debt ratio and letting investors reap high interest rates.