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Investor confidence in the Thai stock market rose slightly in June, buoyed by hopes of a smooth formation of a new government and continued recovery in tourism and the economy, a capital markets group said on Thursday.

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Thai banks top Asean bad debt rankings

Thailand's top three banks have combined non-performing loans (NPLs) of more than US$9.6 billion, the highest in Southeast Asia, but Thai banks overall still have a high level of reserves for bad debts, says the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).

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Investor confidence takes a nosedive

The investor confidence index retreated to bearish territory for the first time in eight months in May as political conflicts and an economic slowdown undermined sentiment, suppressing the positive impact of a tourism recovery, says the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).

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Stock investor sentiment at 8-month low

Uncertainty over the formation of a new government has dragged investor confidence in the country’s stock market to an eight-month low, a capital markets group said on Wednesday.

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Fetco warns of post-election instability

The upcoming general election could dampen investor confidence if the victorious parties fail to form a new government, according to the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).

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Ministry sets targets for tax reform

The Finance Ministry has set four targets for tax reform, aiming to boost revenue to cover expenses and deal with future economic uncertainties, says Fiscal Policy Office director-general Pornchai Thiraveja.

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March investor confidence in neutral zone

The Fetco Investor Confidence Index (Fetco ICI) in March moved down to the "neutral" zone, according to the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).

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Enduring the lame duck period

Thailand is expected to hold its first general election in four years this May, which could mean a new premier as Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has reigned as prime minister and before that military leader after staging a coup in 2014.

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Asian bourses dip on rate hike hint

Asian stocks tumbled on Wednesday as regional currencies weakened following comments overnight by Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell that raise the possibility the US central bank would resume large-scale interest rate hikes to tame sticky inflation.

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Levy on share sales at risk from Fetco opposition

The imposition of the financial transaction tax on share sales by individual investors might be delayed because of opposition from the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco), says Finance Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.

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Fetco says country likely to avoid a recession

The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco) predicts that global and domestic inflation will begin to fall this year, while global interest rates will peak next year and start to decline in 2024.

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Fetco warns of coming crisis as economic risks increase

Emerging markets could slip into financial and economic crisis over the next 1-3 years amid frequent US interest rate increases, the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco) said on Wednesday, warning investors to exercise caution as risks emerge.

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Investors fret over Fed move, geopolitical risks

Rising geopolitical tensions and the hawkish stance of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) remain major concerns for investors over the next three months, said the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).

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Fetco hits out at plans for transaction tax on stock trades

The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco) has urged the Finance Ministry to abandon a proposal to collect a transaction tax from share trades, claiming the stock market still needs tax incentives to support long-term investment.

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SEC, Fetco sound alarm on investment scams

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco) warn the public to be wary of investment scams and suggest checking the list of authorised persons on the SEC Check First application.

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Fetco upbeat on second half

The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco) said the economy will recover in the second half, expecting the Russia-Ukraine conflict to be resolved and oil prices to decline.

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Stock investor mood up on foreign inflows: Fetco

Investor confidence in the Stock Exchange of Thailand over the next three months has risen on expectations of further foreign fund inflows, despite concerns about the Ukraine crisis and US monetary tightening, a capital market group said on Monday.

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State mulls waiver for tax on stock trading

The Finance Ministry is considering the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations' (Fetco) proposal to extend the waiver of the transaction tax for stock trades because reimposing it can cause trading costs to increase by 70% for general investors and 170% for foreign investors.

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Tax may see SET trading value sink

Trading value on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) could drop 40% if a capital gains tax on share sales is imposed, with the higher cost driving investors away from the market, says Paiboon Nalinthrangkurn, chairman of the Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco).

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