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Insurance foresees 5-6% growth next year
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/12/2023
» The insurance industry is projected to expand 5-6% in 2024 with premiums of 301-303 billion baht thanks to the high growth of electric vehicle (EV) and health insurance, says the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA).
SET urges caution on MGI shares
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/12/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is warning investors to exercise caution when investing in Miss Grand International (MGI) shares after the price jumped 256% in the first five days of trading on the Market for Alternative Investment (MAI).
Listed Thai firms cash in on overseas outlays
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/12/2023
» The revenue of Thai listed companies generated from their overseas investments reached a 17-year high of more than 6.21 trillion baht in 2022, an increase of 1.83 trillion from a year earlier, according to the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
SET rejigs disclosure guideline
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/12/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) is preparing to review criteria concerning disclosing the names of major shareholders of listed securities and investment companies, including for anyone with a stake of at least 0.5%.
Bualuang Securities sees SET index reaching 1,600 points next year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/12/2023
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index is projected to reach 1,600 points next year, up from 1,400 points at present, as the improving economy should enhance the recovery of the bourse, according to Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Morningstar touts technology RMFs
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/12/2023
» Investors looking to buy tax-deductible mutual funds in the last week of the year should focus on retirement mutual funds (RMFs) that invest in blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) because they generated the highest investment returns in this year, says Morningstar Research (Thailand).
Pink Line incident dings sentiment of several firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 26/12/2023
» Investors should not rush to buy the stocks of Sino Thai Engineering and Construction (STEC), BTS Group Holdings (BTS) and Ratch Group (RATCH), although prices have dropped sharply since the Pink Line mass transit incident on Sunday, says Bualuang Securities (BLS).
Majority of firms ready for new rule
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/12/2023
» Some 98% of insurance companies are ready to comply with the Thai Financial Reporting Standard (TFRS17) as the Thai General Insurance Association (TGIA) prepares to enforce the guidelines from Jan 1, 2025.
Gold price may surge in 2024
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/01/2024
» Gold prices are expected to reach new highs of US$2,300 an ounce and more than 40,000 baht per baht weight in 2024 amid unfavourable global economic conditions, says local trader MTS Gold.
Depositary receipt investments poised to proliferate
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/01/2024
» Depositary receipts (DRs) are expected to be increasingly popular with Thai investors in 2024 because they facilitate investment in well-known foreign stocks, allowing portfolio diversification and substantial returns, say executives.