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Crowdfunding industry sees steep contraction in first half
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/08/2025
» Thailand's crowdfunding industry faced a steep contraction in the first half of 2025, with fundraising volumes plunging 60% year-on-year to 733 million baht, amid tightening liquidity and rising non-performing loans (NPLs), according to crowdfunding provider Investree.
Securities and Exchange Commission rejigs criteria of bond representatives
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/08/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revised the qualification criteria of bond representatives, requiring them to have a registered capital of at least 25 million baht and allowing crowdfunding firms to act as bond representatives in addition to other financial institutions.
Finnomena eyes B100bn in assets
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/03/2024
» Wealth management platform Finnomena aims to more than double its assets under management (AUM) to 100 billion baht by 2026 as it adapts to the changing investment landscape.
SEC hearing focuses on sustainability
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/12/2023
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting a public hearing on draft regulations to allow small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups to offer sustainability-themed bonds.
SEC raises investors' crowdfunding limit
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/07/2023
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is lifting the maximum amount of security-based crowdfunding offerings to 50 million baht for retail investors, from 40 million baht, with no limit for institutional, high-net-worth and ultra-high-net worth investors.
Crowdfunding booms as small firms feel the squeeze
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/07/2023
» A Thai unit of Investree, the Asean-based financial technology company, reported 200% growth in business in the first quarter this year as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) relied more on crowdfunding platforms because banks tightened their SME lending criteria.
SET records strong January performance
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/02/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) performed strongly in the first month of 2023, with companies continuing to mobilise funds through the bourse in various forms to expand their businesses, according to the authorities.
Bluebell aims to triple growth in bond sales
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/01/2023
» Bluebell Securities, the operator of an online bond subscription system, is aiming for 300% growth in bond sales to 15 billion baht this year and plans to launch four new products starting in the second quarter.
The wisdom of crowds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/07/2022
» Sinwattana Crowdfunding Corporation sees long-term growth potential for the local crowdfunding market in future decades, expecting a 10-year capital gains tax exemption for investments in Thai startups under 12 target industries to motivate entrepreneurs and investors.
Debt crowdfunding solution to aid SMEs
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 24/02/2022
» Investree, a fintech firm, aims to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) raise more than 1 billion baht through debt crowdfunding this year after receiving a licence for a crowdfunding platform from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).