The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) just released its November volumes report and the SET Index gained 10 percent from the end of last year to 1,697.39 points at the end of November, but dropped 1.4 percent from the end of October. Thailand Futures Exchange (TFEX) average derivatives trading volume was 352,292 contracts per day,…
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The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), at the member ordinary meeting on April 26, 2017, announced the appointment of its board governors to replace the current governors whose term ends on May 27, 2017. One governor, Chaipatr Srivisarvacha, Chief Executive Officer of KT ZMICO Securities Co., Ltd., has been re-elected for the second term, while…
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The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) just announced its March market volumes report. Here are the highlights: SET Index closed at 1,575.11 points, up 2.08 pct from end-2016. Average daily securities trading value at THB 43.19 bln, down 17.83% YoY Market cap at THB 15.8 trillion, a 2.01% rise from end-2016 The Stock Exchange of Thailand…
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The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) announced the target implementation date for the two-day settlement cycle (T+2) on March 2, 2018. SET President Kesara Manchusree commented: The target date to move toward T+2 settlement cycle, from the current T+3, has been extensively consulted with all stakeholders namely The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Bank of…
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The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has revealed its achievements in 2016, underlining SET’s strategic plan to develop an ideal capital market for all stakeholders, while strengthening the foundation for the Thai capital market, economy, society, and the country in line with the government’s economic development policies. SET's success showcased in 2016 covering four aspects:…
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Horizon Software, the global provider of electronic trading and investment management technology, today announced that SCB Securities Co., Ltd. (SCBS), the wholly-owned subsidiary of Siam Commercial Bank Plc., has chosen the latest version of Horizon Electronic Trading Platform for its derivatives desk. SCBS will be using Horizon for advanced warrant market making and Delta One…
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The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has initiated “IT Future for Listed Company” special session to update listed companies on information technology (IT) innovations to strengthen their businesses, and to help them keep pace with technological advances with more than 200 participants from listed companies. SET Head of Information Technology Division Thirapun Sanpakit commented: As…
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Shortly after the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) has appointed three new officers of the Board, the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) President Kesara Manchusree has also been elected as a member of its Board of Directors to serve a three-year directorship. Elected as a new board member during the 2016 WFE General Assembly and Annual…
Read moreThe Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has appointed Chirathep Senivongs as Executive Vice President (EVP), Corporate Strategy Division, to oversee international relations, effective from November 1, 2016. SET President Kesara Manchusree said: Chirathep is equipped with strong expertise in expanding business both domestically and overseas, As such, this key mechanism will further enhance cooperation and…
Read moreThe Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has amended the criteria for the new listing of securities on SET and Market for Alternative Investment (mai), aiming to enhance securities’ quality and increase liquidity, ultimately to strengthen capital market growth, effective from January 1, 2017. In addition, SET and mai have also revised the minimum par value…
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