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Gold prices surge 4% over Covid, baht fears
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 15/07/2021
» Thai gold prices have climbed 4% in the past three weeks, spurred by a 2% increase in the global gold price, the baht's depreciation, and fears over a major uptick in the number of new infections.
Blockchain regulation a tough task despite great potential
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 31/05/2021
» Utility tokens and blockchain innovations could cut business operation costs and become a new way of doing business for listed companies in the capital market, however the disclosure method for coin issuance remains a challenge for regulators as it can be arbitrarily announced on other platforms that are not authorised.
Leading the digital assets revolution
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/05/2021
» As the price of bitcoin skyrocketed this year, new and experienced investors flocked to exchanges to cash in on the latest market upswing.
BCAP posts healthy 2020 figures despite outbreak
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 16/03/2021
» Bangkok Capital Asset Management (BCAP), the asset management arm of Bangkok Bank, thrived amid the outbreak last year with 20% growth in assets under management (AUM), citing the launches of new products for its success.
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.
Increase in mutual fund investors seen
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 10/02/2021
» The number of mutual fund investors could surge to over 3 million within the next few years, spurred by the public's increasing awareness of financial planning which is rendered essential amid the global pandemic, says Jessada Sookdhis, Finnomena Group's chief executive.
OR's IPO generates public appeal
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 26/01/2021
» PTT Oil and Retail Business's (OR) IPO garnered strong investor demand on its first day of retail subscriptions on Sunday, but many were unable to access distribution channels to purchase the stock due to three bank applications becoming unresponsive following high traffic.
Covid-19 micro-plan for holidays
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/12/2020
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) has partnered with insurance firms to launch a "new normal plus protection for accidents and Covid-19" plan as a micro-product for those concerned about risks related to the pandemic.
Bitcoin rises to all-time high
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/12/2020
» Bitcoin surged to all-time high of US$19,857 or 589,700 baht on Bitkub, the local digital exchange, a 30% rise in a month and 177% hike in a year.
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).