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A safe pair of hands for the family legacy
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/05/2020
» Taking over a business from parents is not as easy as some may think. Heirs and heiresses ultimately have to prove their diligence and ability, regardless of their last name. In many cases, they expand the family business; in others, they drive it into the ground.
Gold leaps to eight-year high
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 19/05/2020
» Gold prices rallied to a near eight-year high yesterday, breaching US$1,760 per ounce, buoyed by the US Federal Reserve chairman's pessimistic comments on the US economic recovery and the pandemic.
Experts approve of OIC policy
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/04/2020
» Industry experts recommend auto insurance policyholders exploit the Office of the Insurance Commission's (OIC) policy to allow insurers to temporarily charge premiums on a pro-rata basis by putting the insurance on hold while working from home to either receive cash back or extend the protection period.
REITs dull as hotels empty
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 14/04/2020
» A drastic fall in hotel occupancy rates has made investment in real estate investment trusts (REITs) and property funds less attractive compared with the hype seen last year, with selective investments suggested in this asset class.
MTS says gold primed for takeoff
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/02/2020
» The domestic gold price could spike to 27,500 baht per baht-weight over the next six months, fuelled by growing risk-off sentiment, the weakening baht and coronavirus concerns, says MTS Gold Global Trading.
SET sees 2020 as key year to lure investors
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 23/01/2020
» With a cautiously optimistic view of the global and domestic economies, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) contemplates 2020 as another challenging year for its development blueprint and preparing new infrastructures where digital technology and decentralisation will play a greater role.
High-yield bonds could dip next year
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/12/2019
» Issuance of debt securities offering high yields could lessen going forward because of the stricter issuance regulations and greater caution caused by previous defaults, says the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).
Zero-coupon debentures gain traction
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 06/12/2019
» Zero-coupon debentures may become more popular as debenture issuers and fixed-income mutual funds seek ways to reduce the impact from the 15% withholding tax imposed on gains from fixed-income mutual funds.
BoT soothes jitters over baht climb
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 05/12/2019
» The Bank of Thailand has allayed businesses' unease over the baht's gain, saying the currency could still reverse its trend, and two-way movements vis-a-vis the dollar/baht are expected to increase next year.
TLAA urges loosening investment rules
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 25/11/2019
» The Thai Life Assurance Association (TLAA) has called for the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) to relax rules to broaden investment opportunities for life insurers, enabling them to cope with a prolonged low-rate environment.