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Analysts see Thai stocks as gaining from Chinese stimulus
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 28/09/2024
» China's economic stimulus should benefit several Thai industries indirectly and provide positive sentiment in the capital and money markets, pushing up the Thai bourse to 1,500 points, say analysts.
Caution urged on foreign pawning
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/09/2024
» Stock market regulators are warning executives and major shareholders of listed companies to be careful about pawning their shares to foreign funds, saying it could results in losses and damage market confidence.
Where to look as rates dip
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/09/2024
» After the Federal Reserve cut US interest rates for the first time in four years last week with more trims planned, positive sentiment pulsed for various assets.
Lighthub-WeLab consortium among virtual bank applicants
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/09/2024
» A consortium of Lighthub Asset, a Thai fintech powerhouse, and WeLab, a leading pan-Asian fintech platform, has applied for the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) virtual bank licence, with results expected in the first half of 2025.
Securities and Exchange Commission sounds alarm on fraud
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 18/09/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has warned investors to exercise caution when using the services of unlicensed operators selling securities, derivatives and digital assets, including foreign operators, as they could be pitching scams or fraudulent offers.
SET aiming to be an inclusive capital market
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 29/08/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has come up with three main strategies to drive sustainable growth of the Thai capital market amid unfavourable global financial conditions and political uncertainties, with the aim of becoming an inclusive capital market.
Illegal securities trading targeted
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/08/2024
» Stock market regulators are strengthening their collaboration with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) in the fight against illegal securities trading, in a bid to dismantle criminal economic activities and enhance investor confidence in the Thai capital market.
Crypto here to stay
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/08/2024
» Amid a global economic slowdown and geopolitical risks, cryptocurrencies are making a comeback, ranking among the world's top-performing assets in the first seven months of 2024 along with Nvidia, one of the "Magnificent 7" tech stocks on the US stock exchange.
New rules to strengthen bond governance
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/08/2024
» The Thai Bond Market Association (ThaiBMA) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have discussed measures to protect investors from damage caused by bond investment, demanding bond issuers disclose financial terms in detail and increasing penalties for breaking the rules.
Regulator considers screening for actuaries
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/08/2024
» The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is considering a plan to set up a screening committee that can suspend or revoke the licences of actuarial mathematicians to prevent risks to insurance firms and policyholders.