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Thailand ranks No.2 among Asian IPOs
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 29/12/2020
» Thailand grabbed the No.2 spot for initial public offerings (IPOs) in Asia in 2020, raising US$4.96 billion in total, behind only China if excluding cross-listed shares from other bourses such as infrastructure funds (IFFs) and real estate investment trusts (REITs).
Glove maker STGT's SET debut a success
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 03/07/2020
» SET-listed Sri Trang Gloves Thailand (STGT) made its trading debut on Thursday on a high note, supported by rising demand for rubber gloves amid the pandemic.
OIC reduces interest for premiums
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 13/03/2020
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) has lowered the minimum interest rate for pricing premiums to 1% from 2% and allowed 70,000 tourist buses affected by Covid-19 to either seek premium refunds or extend their auto insurance period as part of its efforts to alleviate impacts from the outbreak.
Non-life premium growth nearing 5%
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 27/12/2019
» The non-life insurance segment is likely to meet its 5% growth target this year, with the recent Motor Expo helping to spur a year-end uptick in motor insurance premiums, says the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA).
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.
Talking crypto with the SEC's digital asset sage
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 20/07/2019
» With the likes of Satoshi Nakamoto and Vitalik Buterin dominant, masculine names are frequently referenced when the topic of cryptocurrencies and digital assets arises.
Narongdej family commits to repay B/E debts worth B50m
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 13/12/2018
» A member of the Narongdej family has vowed to repay debts incurred from issuing bills of exchange (B/Es) worth around 50 million baht in the latest episode of Wind Energy Holding (WEH)'s drama.
Fetco prepares for equity fund changes
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 11/10/2018
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco) is conducting a feasibility study to prepare an "exit strategy" to mitigate possible investment outflows if the Finance Ministry does not extend the tax deductions for long-term equity fund (LTF) investment next year.
BLA recalibrates distribution mix
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 29/09/2018
» Bangkok Life Assurance (BLA) aims to revise its channels' distribution by trimming bancassurance to 40% and raising agents, direct marketing and digital to 60% by 2021 after AIA entered the bancassurance segment by selling at Bangkok Bank (BBL) branches.
Asia Plus bearish on SET Q4
Business, Darana Chudasri, Published on 27/09/2018
» Thailand's stock market is expected to experience fluctuations in the fourth quarter as the escalating China-US trade row outweighs bullish sentiment surrounding next year's general election, says Asia Plus Securities (ASP).