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Local rates seen lower in 2024
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/01/2024
» Institutional investors expect Thailand's policy interest rate to be cut by 0.25% to 2.25% this year, recommending an overweight position in fixed income assets, according to the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC).
Majority of firms ready for new rule
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/12/2023
» Some 98% of insurance companies are ready to comply with the Thai Financial Reporting Standard (TFRS17) as the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) prepares to enforce the guidelines from Jan 1, 2025.
SEC hearing focuses on sustainability
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/12/2023
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting a public hearing on draft regulations to allow small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups to offer sustainability-themed bonds.
ASPS outlines winners in Easy E-Receipt scheme
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/12/2023
» Stocks in the tourism, packaging, consumer goods and banking sectors are expected to benefit from the government's "Easy E-Receipt" programme that was approved last week by the cabinet in an effort to stimulate domestic spending, according to Asia Plus Securities (ASPS).
SEC rejig to improve law enforcement
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/12/2023
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has restructured its organisation, strengthening its law enforcement role to ensure greater efficiency and build up confidence in the Thai capital market, as well as support the development of the digital economy and ensure sustainability.
Brokerage hits back at short selling concerns
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/11/2023
» Kiatnakin Phatra Securities (KKP) brushed aside speculation by stock market regulators about "naked short selling", saying the company followed the law.
Thai stocks spike after Fed maintains rates again
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/11/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index rebounded strongly on Thursday as other regional bourses tracked gains on Wall Street after the Federal Reserve kept US interest rates unchanged at 5.25-5.50%.
Thai gold price hits record
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/10/2023
» Domestic gold prices rose to a record high of 34,100 baht per baht weight on Thursday, up 300 baht from a day earlier, as the intensity of the Israel-Hamas conflict has driven up demand for the safe-haven asset, says the Gold Traders Association (GTA).
Gold prices edge up amid weak US data
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 06/10/2023
» Gold prices inched up on Thursday to above US$1,820 per ounce after falling eight consecutive days as US bond yields and the dollar retreated from recent highs on US labour market weakness.
InnovestX trumpets Vietnam, Indonesia
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/09/2023
» Local investors are recommended to focus their investments on stock markets in Vietnam and Indonesia for the final quarter of 2023 to cope with risks that have emerged from the Chinese economy and the high possibility of a global economic slowdown, said InnovestX Securities.