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Ministry lines up mortgage insurance to reduce credit risks
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/03/2016
» The Finance Ministry is considering a plan to formulate mortgage insurance in the property sector in a bid to reduce credit risks for financial institutions and allow homebuyers easier access to housing loans.
Restraint called for in stimulus
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/03/2016
» Former deputy prime minister and ex-Bank of Thailand governor MR Pridiyathorn Devakula has voiced caution over the government's stimulus policies to spur the economy, saying these measures should be used wisely and appropriately to avoid adverse effects.
MPC sees low demand in property glut
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 05/04/2016
» The Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is closely monitoring an oversupply in the property sector, saying the slow economic recovery and delays in infrastructure investment have caused demand to ebb.
Deves seeks growth from auto sector
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/03/2016
» Deves Insurance Plc is targeting premium growth of 6.5% this year, mainly from auto insurance, higher than the industry's estimate of 3.5%.
BoT sees short-term drop in consumption
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/01/2016
» Private consumption could decline moderately in the early part of 2016 due to automobile hire purchases recorded earlier and car loans expected to dip in the first quarter, says the Bank of Thailand.
HSBC: Yen inflows will stabilise baht
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 18/02/2016
» Greater Japanese capital inflows derived from the Bank of Japan's negative interest rate policy should help to stabilise the baht's value amid recurring volatility in global fund flows, says HSBC.
Chinese onshore capital markets lure Thai investors
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 13/01/2016
» Thai asset managers and institutional investors have expressed interest in obtaining licences to invest in China's onshore capital markets despite the recent volatility of the Chinese bourse, says HSBC.
RCI, KC sign deal for tiles, logistics
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 30/10/2015
» SET-listed Royal Ceramic Industry (RCI) Plc yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with KC Property Plc to supply the property developer with tiles and logistical cooperation.
Non-life premiums to grow by 2%
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 17/11/2015
» Non-life insurance premiums are expected to expand by 2% this year on the strength of policies for miscellaneous accidents, says the Thai General Insurance Association.
BoT official: Rate policy to stay loose
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 29/09/2015
» The Bank of Thailand's rate-setting panel will maintain its relaxed monetary policy stance to accommodate a gradual economic recovery, but there is gunpowder for further easing if necessary, says a senior central bank official.