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Digital transformation study reveals surprising trends
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 10/08/2021
» Financial services, life sciences and healthcare businesses have reportedly transitioned towards digitalisation much sooner than expected as the pandemic drove more economic activities online, according to the Thailand Digital Transformation Survey 2021.
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).
Thai giants to ink Myanmar pact
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/12/2020
» Four massive Thai conglomerates -- B.Grimm Group, Amata Corporation, PTT and Global Power Synergy -- have entered into an agreement to develop an 800-square-kilometre industrial estate in Myanmar.
Tris Rating debuts green bond verifier
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 20/11/2020
» Tris Rating has launched a local green bond verifier, certified by the Climate Bonds Initiative, as a new service to facilitate and promote domestic green bond financing.
BTS preps green bonds
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 07/11/2020
» BTS Group Holdings (BTS), the first local issuer of green bonds in Thailand, plans to issue a green bond every year as an option for investors to finance its public transport projects.
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).
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.
SET shifts focus to quality
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 06/12/2019
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) plans to focus on qualitative criteria for newly listed companies in the future, rather than quantitative aspects, aiming to ensure new members can comply with capital market regulations.
A starchy safety net
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 15/10/2019
» The stage is set for practical risk management for grassroots farmers, who chance natural disasters ruining crops every year, through a micro-insurance policy for rice harvests, a flagship Thai commodity.
Regulator reaching out to people in the provinces
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/06/2019
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to expand financial access to the grassroots level by setting up a team to raise investment awareness in provincial areas and establish an investor protection fund.