“Buried With A Stake Of Holly Through Its Heart”
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Distress Among Speculative-Grade Bonds Reaches 26-Year Low, Article Says
Distress in the U.S. speculative-grade bond market fell to a 26-year low of 1.6% in December, according to an article published today by Standard & Poor’s. The article, which is titled “U.S. Distressed Debt Monitor,” says that the distress ratio has been continuing its recent fall since reaching a 2006 high of 5.7% in February.
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KGI organized a annually marketers training of 2006
KGI Securities (Thailand) Public Company Limited organized a annually marketers training of 2006 on Anti-Money Laundering Law and the Role of Securities Companies on AML/CFT and the Readiness for ROSCs:AML/CFT and FATF Certification”. The training was conducted by Pol.
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Thai exchange lists central bank bonds worth THB 25 billion in December
An issue of bonds worth THB 25 billion (approx. USD 683.06 million) from the Bank of Thailand (BOT) is to be listed on Bond Electronic Exchange (BEX) and will commence trading on December 28, 2006, according to The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET). BOT49/14/13D, worth THB 25 billion, will use “CB07110A” as its trading symbol.
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KTC members contribute to Chiang Mai disaster relief.
President of Provincial Red Cross Chapter of Chiang Mai, Mrs. Vipavee Srikwan (2nd from right), received Chiang Mai social service contribution of 260,000 Baht from Vice President of Public and Corporate Affairs, Mrs. Kandtharat Chermchitphong, “KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited (2nd from left).
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TRIS Rating Affirms Ratings of “TISCO Bank” and Debentures at “A/Stable”
TRIS Rating Co., Ltd. has affirmed the ratings of TISCO Bank PLC (TISCO) and its senior debentures at “A” with “stable” outlook. The ratings reflect TISCO’s capable management team, the bank’s good risk management system, its good asset quality, its strong market position in the hire purchase business, and its better diversification of income sources.
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Thai bourse finds director remuneration is performance-based
Compensation of Thai listed firm’s directors rose 8 – 11% a year and in line with operational performance, Corporate Governance (CG) Center of The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) revealed. This CG Center summary of remuneration paid to directors and management by Thai public companies will be useful for listed firms to use as a reference in determining remuneration in a transparent manner vis-?-vis their industry.
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ThaiPR Web Submit: TTA Announced The Annual Dividend Payment, Additional Dividend of Baht 0.70 per Share To be Paid. Annual General Meeting of Shareholders to be held on 26 January 07.
M.L. Chandchutha Chandratat, Managing Director of Thoresen Thai Agencies Plc (“TTA”), said that the Board of Directors approved an annual dividend payment of Baht 1.35 per share for the 2006 financial year. As the Board of Directors had declared an interim dividend of Baht 0.65 per share, the balance of Baht 0.70 per share will be paid to shareholders, whose names appear on TTA’s share register book on 5 Febraury 2007 at 12.00 P.M.
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Thai Airways Invitation to Cover News on THAI’s Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting
ACM Chalit Pukbhasuk, Chairman of the Board of Directors, Thai Airways International Public Company Limited, will preside over THAI’s Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting on Wednesday, 27 December 2006 at 13.30 hours at the Royal Thai Police Club, on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road. Agenda items include the company’s year end financial results and dividend.
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KTC brings tasty New Year gifts with “S&P Simply Gift” campaign. Buy 4 get 1 free and 10% discount offers
“KTC” or Krungthai Card Public Company Limited and S&P join you as you celebrate the New Year with “S&P Simply Gift” campaign. Simply buy 4 pound-cakes or cookies with a KTC credit card and receive another pound-cake or cookie of the same type free of charge, from now until January 10th, 2007.
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