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Non-life growth seen falling short
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/09/2025
» The non-life insurance industry's rate of growth is projected to fall below expectations at only 2.5% this year, but stronger expansion could be seen next year, driven by economic stimulus under the new government and increased consumer and business spending following the upcoming election.
Brokerages project major SET index swings in June
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/06/2025
» Despite renewed hope for US-China trade negotiations and reduced concerns over Thailand's credit rating, the local stock market is expected to experience notable swings this month as domestic political risks escalate, say analysts.
ESG funds tally to exceed B100bn in H2
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/03/2025
» Total investment in environmental, social and governance (ESG) funds is projected to exceed 100 billion baht in the second half of this year, including transfers from maturing long-term equity funds (LTFs), says the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC).
SET seeks to lessen large-cap tilt of indices
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/02/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is gathering feedback on a proposed revision of the SET50 and SET100 index calculation methodologies to mitigate the impact of large-cap stocks on the indices.
Media firm MONO threatens to sue over SET warning
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/12/2024
» Mono Next Plc (MONO) is considering legal action against the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), saying the bourse's announcement on Dec 3 about irregular trading of the digital TV operator's shares caused unnecessary panic among investors and affected its share price.
Securities and Exchange Commission move will allow funds to invest more in crypto
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/10/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to adjust the investment criteria later this year to allow mutual funds and private funds to invest more in digital assets, as interest grows in cryptocurrency investment.
Regulator considers screening for actuaries
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/08/2024
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is considering a plan to set up a screening committee that can suspend or revoke the licences of actuarial mathematicians to prevent risks to insurance firms and policyholders.
Association decides to place EA bonds on restricted list
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/07/2024
» The Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) has resolved to place Energy Absolute (EA) bonds on the restricted list which limits transactions and prohibits additional investment until there is clarity about the company's future propsects.
Thai bond value gains 2.7% from year-end
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/07/2024
» The Thai bond market had a total outstanding value of 17 trillion baht in the first half of 2024, up 2.7% from the end of last year, according to the Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA).
TFEX deal to publish standardised rubber reference prices
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/06/2024
» Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Rubber Authority of Thailand (RAOT) to jointly establish standardised rubber reference prices for both domestic and international players.