3 Mar 2025

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LTFs set to shift into Thai ESG funds, driving small-cap businesses to adapt for continued investment inflows (Current Issue No.3564)

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The Ministry of Finance has proposed the conversion of LTF investment units into Thai ESG funds at the Cabinet meeting on March 3, 2025 in an effort to reduce sell-off pressure in the capital market.
KResearch assesses that equities and debt securities of companies, particularly small-cap firms, that do not meet ESG criteria will face the risk of sell-offs and may miss out on additional investment opportunities from this measure. Investment inflows are expected to be concentrated in large-cap companies that meet ESG standards. However, the overall capital market will remain stable as the share of actual relative value being affected is relatively small.

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LTFs set to shift into Thai ESG funds, driving small-cap businesses to adapt for continued investment inflows (Current Issue No.3564)

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“The Baht weakened slightly, while the SET closed at near last week’s level.”

“The Baht weakened, while the SET rebounded to over 1,800 points after some sell-offs.”

“The Baht bounced back to over a 4-year high, and the SET rose over 1,800 points.”

“The Baht weakened as the SET faced foreign investor sell-offs throughout the week.”

“The Baht traded in a narrow range, while the SET followed foreign factors.”

“The Baht hit an over 4-year high, while the SET improved late in the week.”

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