Saturday, January 30, 2010

Thai bourse holds “SET in the City”

“SET in the City’ is a major integrated investment event of the year. Investors can meet specialists from securities, asset management, and insurance companies as well as gold futures brokers. The Agricultural Futures Exchange of Thailand (AFET) also joins the event and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will give advice on investments and investors’ rights, while the Islamic Bank of Thailand will give information on investment that complies with Islamic principles. The Revenue Department will provide “tax clinic” service and explain any issues about taxes. Moreover, 30 listed companies, nine of which are banks, will provide complete service on finance and investment.

“SET Group will present information on its products and services aiming at both existing and potential investors. SET will also give advice on analysis tools and how to invest in stocks; how to invest in bonds or debentures via Bond Electronic Exchange (BEX); how to invest in Thailand Futures Exchange PCL (TFEX). Moreover, investors can learn more about SET’s and TFEX’s latest products: gold futures, single stock futures, SET 50 Index futures, options, exchange-traded funds, derivative warrants, and services on SET’s ‘Mobile Clinic,’ which will provide investors with answers about securities trading through smart phones, using the Settrade Streaming program. Additionally, there will be booths providing information on post-trade services, e.g., automatically transferring dividends to shareholders’ bank accounts (e-Dividend), checking on securities holdings, and personal finance planning,” said Ms. Patareeya.

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