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Krungsri eyes extra B100bn in SME loans
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/02/2026
» Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri) has set an ambitious target to expand its portfolio of small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) loans by 100 billion baht over four years, increasing total outstanding SME loans to 350 billion.
Thais urged to go global amid volatile markets
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/02/2026
» Global markets will remain volatile as shifting US economic policies, an evolving interest rate cycle, an uneven global recovery, and persistent geopolitical risks normalise market swings, warns Maybank Securities (Thailand).
Gulf Development increases Kasikornbank stake to 10%
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/02/2026
» A move by Gulf Development Plc (GULF) to raise its shareholding in Kasikornbank (KBank) to 10% is seen as a calculated effort to balance financial optimisation with long-term strategic positioning, while carefully navigating regulatory constraints, analysts say.
Emerging markets to triumph in 2026
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/02/2026
» 2026 is expected to see a decisive rotation in global asset allocation, with emerging markets (EM) positioned to outperform developed markets (DM) as the US dollar enters a weakening cycle, according to analysts.
Brokerages upbeat on investment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/02/2026
» Tisco Securities has proposed the new government proceed with the planned establishment of the Thailand Individual Savings Account (TISA) scheme as a tool to promote long-term savings, strengthen household investment discipline, and strengthen Thailand's capital market with a focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) investments.
Structural shift in capital expected
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/01/2026
» Thailand's capital market is set to undergo a structural transformation over 2-3 years, as global conflicts, capital flows and technological shifts redefine investment opportunities and risks, says the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).
XSpring AM lines up launch of crypto investment funds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/01/2026
» XSpring Asset Management (XSpring AM) is preparing to launch new investment funds with exposure to Bitcoin and commodities, targeting double-digit returns amid heightened geopolitical tensions and global macroeconomic uncertainties.
Bualuang Securities eyes Q4 earnings growth for SET
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/01/2026
» Listed Thai companies are expected to post solid year-on-year earnings growth in the fourth quarter of 2025, with momentum likely to continue into the first quarter of 2026, even as political uncertainty weighs on market sentiment, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Securities and Exchange Commission puts digital assets at heart of 2026 market plan
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/01/2026
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has positioned digital assets, crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and financial innovation at the centre of its capital market development strategy for 2026, while reinforcing robust regulatory oversight to safeguard investor confidence.
BLS touts tech funds with AI growth set to continue
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/12/2025
» Bualuang Securities (BLS) recommends investors raise their exposure in technology funds focusing on the artificial intelligence (AI) trend, as global equities are likely to extend gains in 2026 despite some short-term corrections.