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The Stark reality of a company in decline

As the public awaits clarity on the formation of a new government, investor confidence is trying to rebound from the plunge caused by alleged fraud at Stark Corporation.

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Bourse, SEC eager to revamp listing criteria

In response to the erosion of confidence in the Thai capital market, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have agreed to upgrade listing regulations and strengthen supervision to enhance the quality of listed companies.

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Rejig of listing rules to aid tech, innovation

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has adjusted listing rules for ordinary shares to help companies operating in technology and innovation-driven industries under the bio-, circular and green (BCG) economic model.

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New depositary receipts launched in Thai-Singapore venture

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and Singapore Exchange (SGX) jointly launched trading of three depositary receipts (DRs) of listed Thai companies on the SGX yesterday, in a venture that lets investors access listed securities of both bourses through trading in their home markets.

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Singapore starts trading in Thai depositary receipts

The Singapore Exchange (SGX) on Tuesday started trading in depositary receipts (DR) of three securities listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).

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Information disclosure is the key

Investment this year is fraught with risks. A number of factors, including rising interest rates, high inflation, an economic slowdown and most recently the banking crisis in the US and Europe, have influenced investment sentiment in stock markets since the beginning of 2023.

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Gold prices surge as dollar weakens

Gold prices hit a 13-month high, touching US$2,031 per ounce as weak US economic data spurred demand for the safe-haven asset amid a weakening dollar, according to analysts.

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Thailand unscathed by Western banking turmoil

Most economists from the public and private sectors expect the ongoing US and European banking crisis to have a limited effect on the Thai banking sector thanks to the solid fundamentals of local banks and the strong supervision of the Bank of Thailand.

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SET allays concerns among investors

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) yesterday rushed to ease concerns after a plunge in Credit Suisse shares, reigniting worries about a possible banking crisis.

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SET chief allays fear about Credit Suisse

The president of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has rushed to calm investors’ concerns regarding the troubles of Credit Suisse and global anxiety about banks in general.

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Easing concerns about Silicon Valley collapse

The collapse of three US banks in less than a week has sent shockwaves through the financial industry, with global stocks plunging and public confidence shaken.

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US bank fears hit Asia stocks

The Thai stock exchange fell more than 3%, almost 50 points, on Tuesday in tandem with most Asian stock markets due to fears of contagion effects from the collapse of US banks.

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Thai firms top S&P sustainability index

A total of 37 Thai companies have been included in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2023, with 12 awarded "Gold Class", the highest tally globally for the best performing sustainable companies in their industry, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) reported yesterday.

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Substance sorely lacking in party policies

The election campaigns of political parties should focus on improving the country's competitiveness with effective short- and long-term economic policies rather than populist sops or market intervention that could mar the economy and add fiscal burden, says business leaders.

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SET launches overhaul of systems as trades increase

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has unveiled a three-year strategic plan focused on improving its trade monitoring system and enhancing the competitiveness of the Thai capital market as it seeks to handle an expected increase in stock trading this year.

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SET announces adjustments to securities trading rules

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has revamped its securities trading rules to suit current business conditions and support new trading systems that will be launched in the first quarter of this year.

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SEC urged to rejig rules after MORE scandal

The Association of Securities Companies (Asco) and its members have proposed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adjust the regulations regarding stock manipulation in the aftermath of the More Return Plc (MORE) scandal.

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MORE shares nosedive in return to trade

More Return Plc (MORE) shares plunged to a new price floor shortly after the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) resumed trade of the stock on Monday, with the bourse warning the price could continue to slide.

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SET unveils roadmap to help companies achieve ESG goals

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has prepared three mechanisms to help listed firms achieve their Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals.

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SEC suspends trading by AWC

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has suspended Asia Wealth Securities Co (AWS) from doing business as of yesterday for alleged use of clients' money to pay for share settlements without their consent.

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SET queries MORE, suspends firm

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) on Monday indefinitely suspended More Return Plc (MORE) after noticing irregular trading practices, asking the company for an explanation and requesting brokers take additional measures to monitor trade of the company's shares.

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Equities soar as US inflation shows signs of easing

RECAP: Asian shares jumped yesterday as slowing US inflation and an easing of some Chinese Covid quarantine rules triggered a relief rally. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbed as much as 3.5%, on track for its best weekly gain since April 2020.

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Bourses attract B154bn in foreign funds

Roughly 154 billion baht in foreign capital has flowed into the Thai stock market since the beginning of the year, as foreign investors view the country's stock market as a safe haven among global peers, says the head of the bourse.

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Bumpy road to recovery

Even as Thailand continues on its path to economic recovery in the fourth quarter, buoyed by tourism and domestic consumption, businesses are still unnerved by pressing challenges, including high inflation, a weaker baht, surging energy prices and flooding, which could hamper the rebound.

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Apple, Tesla focus of new fractional trade

The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and state-owned Krungthai Bank (KTB) are launching fractional depositary receipts (DRx), a tool that can help investors buy a part of leading global companies such as Apple and Tesla Inc.

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