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Investree sets up SME debenture funnel
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/03/2021
» Investree Thailand, a debenture-based crowdfunding platform in partnership with Investree Radhika Jaya (Indonesia), aims to be a matchmaking platform for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to launch short-term debentures worth a combined US$1 million per month this year, cracking the market for retail borrowing.
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.
Compensating farmers with a high-tech touch
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/07/2020
» Thai fragrant jasmine rice has been a renowned agricultural product for a long time, promising an aromatic taste and a stream of revenue to farmers who are regarded as the country's backbone.
BKI remains upbeat on 8% growth in premiums
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/05/2020
» Bangkok Insurance Plc (BKI) is confident its premium target of 22.8 billion baht, or 8% growth, is reachable this year on the heels of new insurance products, government megaprojects and crop insurance.
MTS says gold primed for takeoff
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/02/2020
» The domestic gold price could spike to 27,500 baht per baht-weight over the next six months, fuelled by growing risk-off sentiment, the weakening baht and coronavirus concerns, says MTS Gold Global Trading.
Crop loss claims skyrocketing
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 16/12/2019
» Crop insurance premiums are likely to increase next year, with the claims loss ratio hitting 200% as a result of natural disasters throughout this year.
The IPO evolution of family businesses
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 24/10/2019
» An IPO has become a stepping stone towards transforming organisations. But a company needs to thoroughly analyse market conditions before deciding to embark on an IPO listing as the move from private to public is still a complex juggling act.
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.
CPF, Mahidol team up for health food
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 08/08/2019
» SET-listed Charoen Pokphand Foods Plc (CPF) has partnered with Mahidol University for R&D on health food innovations, aiming to drive up new healthcare-related food products to exceed 30% of new products by 2020.
OIC touts cheap premium schemes
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/06/2019
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is pushing the idea of launching micro insurance schemes with cheap premiums designed for the grassroots and retirees.