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TBMA eyes B1tn in corporate bond issuance for this year
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 23/06/2021
» The issuance of corporate bonds is expected to reach 1 trillion baht this year if the same growth rate continues in the second half, as businesses seek capital to weather a prospective global interest rate hike next year, says Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA) president Tada Phutthitada.
Mad dash to cash in on gold spike
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 16/04/2020
» Thailand's net gold exports of 18,052 kilogrammes in February and 17,638kg in March outpaced the total volume in 2019 of 13,528kg, indicating a mad rush to sell the metal, while the lopsided market has compelled some goldsmiths to temporarily shut down for fear of a cash shortage.
Finnomena debuts crowdsourcing investment robo-adviser
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 26/07/2019
» Fintech startup Finnomena has launched the country's first crowdsourcing robo-adviser investment service, allowing retail investors to construct their portfolios based on investment gurus' strategies.
Longan approved as newest insured commodity
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 15/02/2019
» Crop insurance for longan, the country's third agricultural insurance after rice and dairy cattle, was launched yesterday, with corn likely to be the next product, according to the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) chief.
AXA eyes parametric insurance
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 21/01/2019
» Multinational AXA Insurance plans to launch parametric insurance in Thailand, targeting the agricultural and tourism sectors.
Patience yields results
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 22/02/2016
» Investors are chasing high-yield investments to generate income in a world where interest rates are at near zero or even in negative territory. Although the US Federal Reserve made its first rate rise in nearly a decade in December, the next lift-off is fairly certain to come later than the Fed's policy rate call in March.
Set slides below 1,500 on weak earnings outlook
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/06/2015
» Recap: Anxiety over a potential Greek debt default and tightening margin trading requirements for Chinese brokers rattled Asian stock markets last week. Gloomy earnings prospects and the Thai economic slowdown pulled the local bourse below 1,500 points.
Thailand to weather US debt crisis
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 17/10/2013
» The Thai economy is expected to be resilient to the US debt-ceiling impasse as a result of the country's strong foreign reserves.