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A safe pair of hands for the family legacy
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/05/2020
» Taking over a business from parents is not as easy as some may think. Heirs and heiresses ultimately have to prove their diligence and ability, regardless of their last name. In many cases, they expand the family business; in others, they drive it into the ground.
TMSTH eyes B21bn in gross premiums
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/02/2020
» Tokio Marine Safety Insurance (TMSTH), a new entity from the consolidation between Tokio Marine Insurance Thailand Plc and Safety Insurance Plc, aims for gross written premiums of 21 billion baht and net profit of 1.1 billion in three years.
Corporate debentures set to thrive
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 17/01/2020
» Debenture issuance by corporates is projected to remain high this year, while rollover risk is unlikely because most long-term debentures are certified with investment grades, says the Thai Bond Market Association (TBMA).
BoT boss admits baht too high
News, Darana Chudasri, Published on 24/11/2019
» Bank of Thailand governor Veerathai Santiprabhob admits the baht has appreciated at a rate which exceeds the economic fundamentals, saying that interest rate cuts are no longer "strong medicine" that can cure it.
Fetco head presses for LTF stability
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 04/12/2019
» Thailand's capital market structure needs to increase the number of long-term investors to offset stock market volatility, with long-term equity fund (LTF) investment incentives remaining vital to attract long-term investors, says an industry veteran.
BAM IPO to pay down FIDF debt
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 05/12/2019
» Bangkok Commercial Asset Management's (BAM) initial public offering (IPO) is expected to help lower debt of the Financial Institutions Development Fund (FIDF), its major shareholder, at a quicker pace.
Banking, insurance stocks edge lower
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 30/10/2019
» The market value of share prices for the banking and insurance sectors has edged lower than book value, with a tepid economy and a lower interest-rate outlook as catalysts for the sell-off, analysts say.
BoT sees glimmer in final quarter
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 01/11/2019
» The Bank of Thailand is optimistic that the country's economic growth momentum in the final quarter is gathering pace, propelled by private consumption amid a raft of stimulus packages, public and private investment, and tourism strength.
Crowdfunding for SMEs a 'powerful' tool
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 25/09/2019
» Sinwattana Crowdfunding, an equity crowdfunding platform, is eying opportunities for fundraising among Thai startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) amid a new regulatory environment.
KCC eyes 10% leap in credit card spending
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 21/08/2019
» Krungsri Credit Card (KCC) expects 10% year-on-year growth in 2019 credit card spending, with second-half campaigns focused on revving up business in secondary provinces and among Generation Y.