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Rejig of incentives sought to encourage investment
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/05/2024
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco) is preparing to propose to the Finance Ministry reviving long-term equity funds (LTFs) and adjusting the investment conditions for Thailand ESG funds to attract more investment into the local bourse.
Mutual fund assets up 2.58% to B5.28tn
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/04/2024
» Thailand's mutual fund industry registered a net asset value of 5.28 trillion baht in the first quarter, up 2.58% or 133 billion baht from the end of 2023, backed by strong growth of fixed income funds and foreign investment funds (FIFs).
Prudential posts 11% rise in premiums in 2023
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/04/2024
» Prudential Life Assurance (Thailand) reported total insurance premiums of 34.7 billion baht last year, an increase of 11% from 31.3 billion in 2022, ranking seventh among Thai life insurers.
Morningstar touts technology RMFs
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/12/2023
» Investors looking to buy tax-deductible mutual funds in the last week of the year should focus on retirement mutual funds (RMFs) that invest in blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) because they generated the highest investment returns in this year, says Morningstar Research (Thailand).
Tax-deductible stocking stuffers
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/12/2023
» The time of year is approaching when money-savvy investors search for tax-deductible options that offer reasonable returns.
ESG fund predicted to boost Thai stocks by up to B70bn
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/11/2023
» A proposed ESG fund could attract inflows to 114 stocks listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand's ESG index, with an estimated value of up to 70 billion baht this year, according to analysts.
Fetco to discuss capital market reforms with PM
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/09/2023
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco) is preparing to meet with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Sept 25 to propose measures to support the Thai capital market towards long-term sustainability.
Choosing a year-end piggy bank
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/10/2022
» As the new year approaches, Thais often look to make long-term investments for tax benefits and to feather their nest.
Aberdeen introduces tech ESG fund
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/03/2022
» Aberdeen Asset Management (Thailand), a subsidiary of Abrdn Plc, is launching Abrdn Global Innovation Equity Fund (ABINNO), a mutual fund focused on tech businesses that comply with environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.
Oil mutual funds generated the best returns last year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/01/2022
» Oil mutual funds posted the highest average return of 65.9% in 2021, spurred by the rise in oil prices based on low supply and higher demand, according to Morningstar Research Thailand.