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Regulation of inflows needed
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 29/01/2013
» The International Monetary Fund (IMF) expected Asian economies to consider measures to manage capital inflows as an alternative in dealing with an influx of short-term foreign capital unleashed by economic stimulus measures of high-income economies.
Cooperation urged to beat corruption
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 02/11/2012
» Tackling corruption requires the participation of civil society and businesses even though a legal framework is in place, a forum was told.
Basel III to take effect Jan 1
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 24/12/2012
» The Bank of Thailand has formally announced the adoption of new international capital requirement standards for banks which are expected to have only a negligible effect on the sector.
Europe will stick with the euro, German minister says
News, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 16/10/2012
» European states will remain tied to the eurozone, according to German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schauble.
New FIDF levy fully implemented
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 16/05/2012
» The Bank of Thailand's new 0.47% levy on commercial bank deposits is now in effect and will be applied retroactively to Jan 27.
Credit guarantee unit to serve Asean
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 01/06/2012
» The Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF), an agency set up by Asean+3 and the Asian Development Bank to help develop local-currency bond and cross-border bond markets in the region, has started to operate, says chief executive Kiyoshi Nishimura.
Asean needs solid framework
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 05/06/2012
» As Asean countries accept that differences exist in comparative advantages, ensuring supportive financial structures will be important for future growth, according to speakers at the World Economic Forum on East Asia.
Banks can now trade for SMEs
Business, Parista Yuthamanop, Published on 25/01/2012
» The Bank of Thailand has issued new rules allowing banks to carry out a broad array of derivatives business on the futures exchange board.