FINANCIAL MARKETS SEC pushes for leveraging rules NUNTAWUN POLKUAMDEE The Securities and Exchange Commission will propose that Asean members impose regulations limiting the leveraging ratios available for investment banks and brokers. Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala, the SEC secretary-general, said he ... Read more.
FINANCIAL CRISIS Concern despite rebound Analysts wary about global outlook NUNTAWUN POLKUAMDEE and DARANA CHUDASRI and PARISTA YUTHAMANOP Asian markets swung wildly yesterday as investors pondered the fate of the world economy after the shock rejection by the US Congress of a $700-billion bailout p... Read more.
POLITICAL SHOWDOWN Short-selling picks up as investors flee NUNTAWUN POLKUAMDEE Share prices fell below 650 points yesterday as investors continued to flee the market due to political risk. The Stock Exchange of Thailand index closed at 649.93 points, down 9.58 points, in trade worth 10 billion baht... Read more.
