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New digital tokens likely to be launched via TDX
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/02/2024
» The Thai Digital Assets Exchange (TDX), a digital token exchange under the aegis of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), is pioneering the business and expects more new tokens this year after the regulator initiated a clear policy to support them.
MTC targets 20% portfolio expansion
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/02/2024
» Muangthai Capital Plc (MTC), the SET-listed provider of vehicle and personal loans, aims to grow its lending portfolio by 20% this year to 170 billion baht and curb non-performing loans (NPLs) at 3.2% of the total portfolio.
Brokerages pick tourism-related stock winners
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/01/2024
» Brokerages have identified seven tourism-related stocks on the Thai bourse that should be major beneficiaries of the Thailand-China free visa policy signed earlier this week, which is expected to significantly increase arrivals from the mainland this year.
Handout scheme likely to hamper SET
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/01/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index might fall below 1,300 points this year if the government proceeds with its digital wallet handout as the country's credit rating could be downgraded and corporate borrowing costs would rise, warns One Asset Management (ONEAM).
BLS touts mutual funds amid slowdown
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/01/2024
» Investors are recommended to diversify their portfolio through mutual funds using four themes as risks of a global economic slowdown are rising, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
CG Capital allots B10bn to fuel investments
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 17/01/2024
» CG Capital Advisory, a private equity fund belonging to the Chirathivat family, is commencing its operations with 10 billion baht in funds, targeting hospitality and real estate investments as the tourism sector continues to recover.
Depositary receipt investments poised to proliferate
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/01/2024
» Depositary receipts (DRs) are expected to be increasingly popular with Thai investors in 2024 because they facilitate investment in well-known foreign stocks, allowing portfolio diversification and substantial returns, say executives.
Insurance foresees 5-6% growth next year
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/12/2023
» The insurance industry is projected to expand 5-6% in 2024 with premiums of 301-303 billion baht thanks to the high growth of electric vehicle (EV) and health insurance, says the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA).
SET urged to amend trading rules
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/12/2023
» Brokers are asking the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to adjust the rules to allow program trading for only 30-50 big-cap stocks, or set a limit for high-frequency trading (HFT) to prevent a slump on the Thai bourse.
Thaivivat projects higher EV demand
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/12/2023
» Demand for electric vehicle (EV) insurance is expected to rise sharply to 200,000 units next year, says Thaivivat Insurance (TVI) as the company launches a new product to capture high growth in the segment.