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MTL alert to demographic time bomb
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 05/07/2021
» Muang Thai Life Assurance (MTL) has rejigged its organisational structure to prepare for Thailand's transition towards an increasingly ageing society, viewed by the company as an economic time bomb.
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.
Investment eyed in lower-grade bonds
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/01/2021
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is poised to allow insurance companies to invest in non-investment grade bonds to seek higher investment returns amid a struggling economy, says a market source who requested anonymity.
SET mulls measures after Delta surge
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/12/2020
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is considering implementing both short- and long-term measures to stabilise the market after the sudden surge of Delta Electronics' (DELTA) free-float shares disrupted the SET Index on Monday, says a market analyst who requested anonymity.
IPOs active despite outbreak
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/10/2020
» Thailand's initial public offerings (IPO) remain active despite the pandemic and the country's poor economy.
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.
MTS: Bullish gold trade in medium term
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 08/10/2020
» MTS Gold Group, one of the country's largest bullion traders, predicts domestic gold trading volume will remain bullish in the medium term because of sideways price movement and an upward trend that could hit 30,000 baht by next year.
Shrinking car sales prompt Tokio Marine to cut forecast
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 26/08/2020
» Tokio Marine Safety Insurance Thailand, the country's fourth-largest non-life insurer, has revised down its target for gross written premium this year to 17 billion baht, citing lower sales of new cars.
Savings accounts surge 14%
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 02/07/2020
» Banks' outstanding balance in savings accounts at the end of June jumped 14% from the end of last year, showing money continued to pour into bank deposits as they are perceived a safe haven amid economic uncertainties caused by the pandemic, despite the rock-bottom interest rates.
TLAA urges loosening investment rules
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 25/11/2019
» The Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA) has called for the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) to relax rules to broaden investment opportunities for life insurers, enabling them to cope with a prolonged low-rate environment.