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ASPS: Big rate cut raises recession odds
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/09/2024
» A large Federal Reserve interest rate cut this week may be followed by a US recession in the next six months, according to Asia Plus Securities (ASPS), which advised investor caution as the central bank is expected to start a programme of easing this month.
Analysts expected to raise bourse's year-end target
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/09/2024
» The Investment Analysts Association (IAA) is expected to revise up the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) end of year target from the current estimate of 1,460 points, boosted by the launch of the Vayupak Fund and Thai ESG Fund, along with the new government's stimulus measures.
DBS targets wealth management growth in Thailand
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/09/2024
» Consumer bank DBS Singapore is aggressively expanding its wealth management business in Thailand through subsidiary DBS Securities (Thailand), aiming to triple assets under management (AUM) here to 300 billion baht within two years.
Bualuang slashes year-end SET target to 1,396
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/09/2024
» Bualuang Securities (BLS) has cut its year-end estimate for the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index to 1,396 points from 1,466 points, noting the Thai bourse will remain volatile the last four months of 2024.
ONEAM set to roll out new REIT fund
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/08/2024
» One Asset Management (ONEAM) is preparing to launch a new real estate investment trust (REIT) fund with a projected return of 7% as an alternative for investors amidst economic and political volatility both at home and abroad.
Illegal securities trading targeted
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/08/2024
» Stock market regulators are strengthening their collaboration with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) in the fight against illegal securities trading, in a bid to dismantle criminal economic activities and enhance investor confidence in the Thai capital market.
SCB CIO touts tech, utility stocks
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/08/2024
» SCB Chief Investment Office (SCB CIO) sees the global stock market becoming more volatile as it enters the final stretch of the US presidential election, recommending investors focus on technology and utility stocks with high growth potential and strong financial results.
KTB joins Gulf, AIS for virtual bank bid
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/08/2024
» State-owned Krungthai Bank (KTB) has confirmed it plans to apply on Sept 12 for a virtual bank licence together with Gulf Energy Development, Advanced Info Service (AIS) and PTT Oil and Retail Business.
Investor confidence index turns bearish in July
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 07/08/2024
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations's (Fetco) Investor Confidence Index (ICI) retreated to the bearish zone last month, dragged down by concerns over intensified geopolitical conflicts, the direction of the Federal Reserve (Fed) and Thailand's slowing economy.
SET eyeing more family business listings
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/08/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is providing an ecosystem that supports the listing of family businesses, saying the group is a strong foundation of the economy and has the potential for future growth.