Asia Financial Services

THE COMPANY: Srisawad Power 1979 (SAWAD) was established by the Kaewbootta family mainly to offer collateral-backed consumer loans. Moreover, it offers auto hire purchase loans for new motorcycles and non-collateralised personal loans. However, the firm is tending to lower its exposure to these...

Thailand is currently working to encourage farmers to protect their crops with insurance products. The authorities are using a combination of subsidies and education in order to increase the acceptance and purchase of the relevant policies. However, the roll-out may not be straightforward, and the long-term prospects are uncertain....

With an uneven economic and financial backdrop, not only for Thailand but also the rest of the world, 2015 was a tough year. The headwinds shaking the Thai stock market as well as economic confidence have included the plunge of oil prices and other commodities; increased geopolitical unrest, particularly in Ukraine and the Middle East; a...

Thailand’s banking sector remained resilient in 2015 despite challenging macroeconomic conditions, including slowing demand in China and high levels of consumer debt. Loan growth continued, despite moderating from the double-digit highs of previous years, and loan capital improved even as the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio rose. Operating...

THE COMPANY: Amata Corporation (Amata) is one of the leading industrial estate developers and managers in Thailand. Amata has built a strong regional platform that serves a portfolio of over 1000 clients from around the globe. Inside its projects, the company is responsible for road systems,...

THE COMPANY: Airports of Thailand (AOT) was formerly a government entity. The company changed its status to a public company in September 2002. Currently, Thailand’s Ministry of Finance holds a 70% investment stake in AOT. It operates six airports nationwide, including two in Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi...