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Perpetual bonds winning fans after long period of inactivity
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/04/2019
» Perpetual bonds, defined as bonds with no maturity date, are becoming more recognised among Thai issuers and investors, enabling companies to raise funds without a higher debt ratio and letting investors reap high interest rates.
IVL not done with M&A spree
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/02/2019
» SET-listed Indorama Ventures Plc (IVL), a leading manufacturer of polyester and plastic packaging material, plans to continue expanding its business via mergers and acquisitions, expecting to clinch three deals in March.
CIMBT leads the MRR hike charge
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/02/2019
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) has spearheaded the hike in benchmark lending rates by raising its minimum retail rate (MRR) by 0.125 percentage points.
TBMA calm on property debt
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 22/01/2019
» The Bank of Thailand's macroprudential policy to curb property speculation is unlikely to affect real estate companies raising funds from debenture issuance because this year's debenture rollover portion is small, says the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).
KBank says 31.50 ceiling possible for baht in Q1
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 17/01/2019
» The baht's value could appreciate to 31.50 against the US dollar this quarter because prevailing global financial volatility is poised to compel investors to seek refuge in new safe-haven destinations, says Kasikornbank (KBank).
SET could break record, hit 2,000 this year, SCBS says
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/01/2019
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index in 2019 could surpass the all-time high reached last year, buoyed by lower external risks and slower interest-rate normalisation by the US Federal Reserve, says SCB Securities (SCBS).
Academics find wealth gains unevenly allotted
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 18/12/2018
» Thailand's economic recovery has provided twice the gains to business owners than received by the labour workforce, resulting in greater wealth accumulation among high-income households, says Thammasat University's economics faculty.
Economist: Harm from trade war not certain
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 28/11/2018
» The Sino-US trade war may not produce a strictly negative impact on Thailand, as the country could benefit from trade diversion and a shift in foreign direct investment (FDI), says a veteran economist.
Rate hike inches nearer
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 23/11/2018
» Bank of Thailand governor Veerathai Santiprabhob has signalled an imminent hike in the policy interest rate, arguing that higher interest rates won't be an impediment to economic growth and that the need for an ultra-loose monetary policy is less important.
Public investment to drive 2019 growth
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/11/2018
» Thailand's economic growth is anticipated to expand by 4.2% next year, driven by domestic economic engines such as public investment and consumer spending, says Bank of Ayudhya (BAY).