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Alert for insurance buyers from unlicensed firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/11/2025
» The Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA) has issued a warning to the public against purchasing life or health insurance policies from unlicensed foreign entities operating online.
Insurance sector goes green
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/10/2025
» At its core, the insurance business is about managing risks, including those related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors. As sustainability requirements change the business landscape, insurers are increasingly realising the importance of integrating the ESG agenda into their corporate strategies.
Follow the yellow brick road
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/05/2024
» Gold prices were stagnant in early May, settling just above the US$2,300 threshold during the first weekend of the month, after briefing touching the lowest level since early April.
SET rejigs disclosure guideline
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/12/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is preparing to review criteria concerning disclosing the names of major shareholders of listed securities and investment companies, including for anyone with a stake of at least 0.5%.
Brokers allay concerns over naked short selling
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/11/2023
» The Association of Securities Companies (Asco) has reaffirmed there is no naked short selling on the Thai exchange, while the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) asked Asco members to adjust their short sell guidelines based on the SEC's instructions.
Bitkub to invest in AI startup ThaiGPT
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 08/03/2023
» Bitkub, Thailand's leading cryptocurrency exchange, will invest in the newly-established ThaiGPT as part of the company's strategy to expand the business to the research and development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
Z.com finds an edge on the margins
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/10/2022
» Intense competition in the securities industry has forced brokerages to adapt as they cannot rely solely on income from trading fees any longer.
GuildFi is playing a serious game
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/12/2021
» Among the myriad emerging digital products and forms of value creation powered by rapid advancements in financial technologies, Web 3.0 and the metaverse are play-to-earn (P2E) games that allow players to earn non-fungible tokens (NFTs) or other digital coins and trade them on a marketplace.
BLA targets 25% growth in unit-linked plans
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/10/2021
» Bangkok Life Assurance (BLA) wants to see a 25% growth in premiums from unit-linked insurance plans over the next five years, as it expects negative growth for traditional insurance products as consumer behaviour changes.
Floods prompt warning from trade group
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/09/2021
» The Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) has warned policyholders to prepare for heavy flooding and closely monitor the situation, as only a small number of buyers have full coverage for property damage caused by natural disasters.