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TBMA upgrades bond issuance outlook to B900bn
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 09/07/2021
» The Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA) upgraded its projection for corporate bond issuance this year to 900 billion baht from 700-750 billion as private companies seek to replenish capital reserves amid economic uncertainties, says TBMA president Tada Phutthitada.
Corporate bonds on a roll
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 12/10/2020
» Companies are offering larger amounts of corporate bonds to retails than ever in the past five years, and now may be an ideal time to take advantage of the attractive interest rates and high yields, say industry analysts.
Asia Capital defaults on B689m debt
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 26/06/2020
» MAI-listed Asia Capital Group Plc (ACAP) has defaulted on the repayment of debentures worth 689.40 million baht, subsequently resulting in a cross-default involving other debts totalling 1.89 billion baht.
7 listed firms extend debenture maturity
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/06/2020
» Seven listed companies have extended their debenture maturity dates by 6-24 months during the Covid-19 pandemic as weak sales caused a liquidity crunch among businesses.
Demand for property funds, REITs on the rise
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 27/08/2019
» With investment sentiment in the equity market weighed by looming uncertainties and unattractive returns for deposits and bond interest, global property funds are an investment offering steady returns of between 3-5%, say fund managers.
SET bull run expected to maintain clip
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 14/02/2018
» The Thai stock market's bull run is expected to continue for at least a couple of years, though the bourse's rally has lasted for a decade, says Tisco Securities.
SET risks and rewards
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 23/01/2017
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand was one of Asia's best performers last year with a rally of almost 20%.
TBMA seeks easier issuance
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 10/10/2016
» Capital market regulators and participants have asked the Commerce Ministry to amend the Public Act to allow companies to issue debentures without seeking shareholder approval.
Brexit spurs Thai inflows
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 13/07/2016
» Some 35 billion baht worth of offshore inflows poured into the Thai bond market within a week of Britain's decision to exit the European Union, bringing outstanding net foreign holdings in debt instruments to more than 700 billion baht at the end of June.
Thai feeder fund channels Europe's rising asset values
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 26/03/2016
» Asset Plus Fund Management has relaunched a feeder fund to invest mainly in property-related securities in Europe. The fund is aimed at capitalising on an expected increase in asset prices on the back of the European Central Bank’s massive money-printing scheme.