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Thai PM says government mulling sovereign wealth fund
Abhisit Vejjajiva also underlined a commitment to reforming the country's financial system in an address to delegates attending AsianInvestor's conference in Bangkok.
By Joseph Marsh | 3 February 2010
Markets
Thai rule changes to benefit foreign fund managers
Plans to open up the country’s financial markets will make it easier to sell a wider range of products, including offshore funds, locally.
By Joseph Marsh | 19 January 2010
Business Moves
Prudential and UOB form bancassurance alliance
As part of the deal, the UK group will buy the Singaporean bank's life insurance arm.
By Joseph Marsh | 7 January 2010
Markets
Thai PM says government mulling sovereign wealth fund
Abhisit Vejjajiva also underlined a commitment to reforming the country's financial system in an address to delegates attending AsianInvestor's conference in Bangkok.
By Joseph Marsh | 4 December 2009
Asset Owners
Politics and performance cause backlash at Thailand's GPF
Thailand’s Government Pension Fund feels the need to win support from civil servants before it can return to taking greater investment risk.
By Jame DiBiasio | 23 November 2009
Markets
Bigger ain't better in Bangkok
Bucking the global trend, Thailand's bank-affiliated fund houses continue to take advantage of their powerful distribution network and lord it over the industry.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 21 September 2009
Markets
Fear of missing out on gains keeps Thai funds in positive territory
Investors remain invested in mutual funds sold in Thailand for fear of losing out on any further market gains, says Lipper.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 24 August 2009
Business Moves
Aberdeen sticks with equities niche in Thailand
The fund house's bread-and-butter in Thailand has been retail investors, but now it is tapping into the institutional side of the business.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 25 June 2009
Business Moves
Manulife AM Thailand to expand product offering
The fund house is targeting institutions and high-net-worth individuals, knowing it is no match to the powerful distribution networks of banks.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 19 June 2009
Markets
Funds in Thailand extend gains
Emerging market portfolios were the top performing equity funds in Thailand last month.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 16 June 2009
Asset Owners
Trouble at Thailand's Government Pension Fund
The embattled former secretary-general of the GPF, Visit Tantisunthorn, has been asked to shed light on alleged irregularities.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 11 June 2009
Markets
Funds in Thailand gain as investors try to beat benchmarks
Portfolio managers have had to jump back into the markets or risk underperforming their benchmarks, says Lipper.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 1 June 2009
Distribution
Thailand launches sharia-compliant index
FTSE and the Stock Exchange of Thailand add the FTSE SET Shariah Index to the market’s benchmarks.
By Rita Raagas De Ramos | 26 May 2009
Comment
Are you splashing bonus dollars on a Thai villa?
Fantasy or folly: As property agents CBRE open up shop on Koh Samui, we hear two conflicting opinions on ‘going troppo’.
By Simon Osborne | 26 September 2007
Comment
Coming soon: $10 million for a flat in Bangkok?
The soon-to-be-launched Sukhothai Residences will be Bangkok’s most expensive condominium development.
By Simon Osborne | 13 September 2007
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