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TBMA upgrades bond issuance outlook to B900bn
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 09/07/2021
» The Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA) upgraded its projection for corporate bond issuance this year to 900 billion baht from 700-750 billion as private companies seek to replenish capital reserves amid economic uncertainties, says TBMA president Tada Phutthitada.
REIT prices edging near pre-Covid levels
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 16/06/2021
» Prices of global real estate investment trusts (REITs) edged near pre-pandemic levels following the economic recovery and progress in global vaccine distribution, while Thai REITs remain the laggard despite excellent returns compared to global counterparts and government bonds, says Veena Lertnimitr, executive vice-president of Siam Commercial Bank.
ESG bond issuance likely to reach B100bn this year
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 27/05/2021
» As more major corporates move towards green investment, the issuance of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) bonds is expected to reach 100 billion baht this year, roughly 20% growth from 2020, says Ariya Tiranaprakit, executive vice-president of the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).
LEO upgrades revenue growth outlook for 2021
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 12/05/2021
» LEO Global Logistics, listed on the MAI, upgraded its revenue growth outlook this year to 40-45%, spurred by growing air freight revenue after forming an exclusive dealership with China Post Group Corp, the state-owned postal operator.
Gold sell-off as dollar woos
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 29/03/2021
» Gold saw a huge sell-off on Friday after investors moved to the US dollar, which hit a four-month high on Thursday, weighing on alternative assets to the dollar such as gold and cryptocurrencies.
SEC tie-up provides digital infrastructure
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 25/03/2021
» In collaboration with the Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF), the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launched end-to-end digital infrastructure for its regulatory sandbox to further integrate digital technologies into operations such as bond issuing through trading, settlement and clearing, and investor services.
SEC to boost recovery, beef up capital market
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 12/02/2021
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has set a strategic plan for 2021-2023, aiming to strengthen and accelerate economic recovery as well as improve the Thai capital market's resilience amid a volatile environment, says SEC secretary-general Ruenvadee Suvarnmongkol.
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).
BAY projects ESG bonds to reach B60bn
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/10/2020
» With investment and financing heading towards a green trend, the issuance of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) bonds is likely to reach 60 billion baht this year, with at least a 100% growth expected in 2021, says Bank of Ayudhya (BAY).
Corporate bonds on a roll
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 12/10/2020
» Companies are offering larger amounts of corporate bonds to retails than ever in the past five years, and now may be an ideal time to take advantage of the attractive interest rates and high yields, say industry analysts.