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Green bonds financing the future
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/06/2025
» As the world navigates the transition towards sustainability, Thailand's environmental, social and governance (ESG) bond market has steadily gained ground, though it does not make loud headlines.
Household debt crisis looms as rates hike
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/06/2022
» With interest rates set to rise in the second half of the year, increased household debt could deal a heavy blow to the Thai economy, weakening consumer purchasing power and slowing economic growth, according to KKP Research.
Trading dwindles as new tax begins
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/09/2019
» Average daily new short-term corporate bond issuance and short-dated corporate bond trading in secondary markets slumped by 75% and nearly 50%, respectively, after a 15% withholding tax on gains from investment in fixed-income funds came into force on Aug 20.
New tax poised to diminish bond activity
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/08/2019
» Active bond trading and new debenture issuance are expected before the 15% withholding tax imposed on fixed-income funds takes effect on Tuesday, in order to avoid the latest tax tweak aimed at reducing inequality.
Fetco seeks Uttama backing
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/08/2019
» Capital market representatives will likely meet with Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana on Wednesday to propose a new investment fund to replace the long-term equity fund (LTF), whose tax privilege is set to expire this year.
Thai Bond Market Association seeks withholding tax review
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/07/2019
» The Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA) will meet with newly appointed Finance Minister Uttama Savanayana to request a review of the 15% withholding tax placed on fixed-income funds set to take effect on Aug 20.
AIMC calms investor jitters
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/06/2019
» The Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC) has played down investor concerns about the 15% withholding tax placed on fixed-income funds, noting that the levy will be implemented on new fixed-income funds established from Aug 20.