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TBMA eyes B1tn in corporate bond issuance for this year
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 23/06/2021
» The issuance of corporate bonds is expected to reach 1 trillion baht this year if the same growth rate continues in the second half, as businesses seek capital to weather a prospective global interest rate hike next year, says Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA) president Tada Phutthitada.
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.
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.
TBMA: Firms choose loans for funding
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 14/01/2021
» The Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA) expects the policy interest rate will remain at 0.5% throughout 2021, while issuance of new long-term corporate bonds is projected at 700-750 billion baht as the real sector turns to bank loans, says TBMA president Tada Phutthitada.
Critical capital market challenges outlined
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 25/11/2020
» Thai capital markets face four pending challenges going forward, referring to SEC-R (sustainability, equality, competitiveness, and resilience) pressured by the 'five Ds' (debt, division, divergence, digitalisation, and degradation of the environment), said the keynote speaker at the 2020 Capital Market Symposium, hosted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
CIMBT hunts for edge after US poll
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/11/2020
» Thailand should maintain strong relationships with both the US and China, no matter who becomes the next US president, says CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT).
TLAA wants OIC to widen insurers' investment options
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 12/10/2020
» The Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA) has requested the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) study the feasibility of allowing insurers to invest in a wider range of funds and bonds to take advantage of the low-interest-rate environment.
ASP expects no further GDP downgrades
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 09/10/2020
» The country's economic forecasts are unlikely to be revised down further this year despite Thai stocks looking bearish in the fourth quarter, says Asia Plus Securities.
Health insurer law in focus
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 17/08/2020
» The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) will propose a new law overseeing health insurers in light of rapidly growing health concerns surrounding the pandemic.
Gold trade gets redefined
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 13/08/2020
» After years of regulations confining gold trade in Thailand to the baht, the US dollar will now be used.