Tagged: thailand

January 12, 2016 @ 9:30 am By Benjamin Twoon & Justin Chow  |  

Southeast Asia (SEA) represents a burgeoning regional economy comprising of 11 countries with a consolidated GDP of US$2.57 trillion (that’s approximately 15% the size of the US economy), and a combined population of 620 million people. It’s no wonder that there’s a buzz around the… Read More

November 17, 2015 @ 9:26 am By JD Alois  |  

CrowdPlus.Asia is the first, of the approved platforms, to launch in Malaysia – and across multiple Asian markets. CrowdPlus.asia will focus on the ASEAN market, having established a presence in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as mainland China and Hong Kong where there is a number… Read More

September 3, 2015 @ 8:32 am By JD Alois  |  

Clyde & Co, an international law firm operating mainly in the MENA region, states it has advised Beehive on its Sharia certification.  Beehive announced the receipt of its certification earlier this week. The peer to peer lending platform received approval by the Shariyah Review Bureau (SRB). The certification… Read More

August 17, 2015 @ 5:33 pm By JD Alois  |  

As regional economies slow, policy makers search for new catalysts for growth.  Thailand is one of several countries in southeast Asia eyeing investment crowdfunding to help spur innovation and economic growth.  While several rewards based platforms operate in Thailand now, the country has charted a… Read More

August 17, 2015 @ 12:56 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Australian listed crowdfunding platform CoAssets Limited (“CoAssets” or the “Company”) (NSX code: CAX), confirmed on Monday that it has successfully crowdfunded the platform’s first Singapore-based real estate project.  Launched on July 1st, Mountbatten Lights, a boutique cluster bungalow development, managed to raise S$500,000 from more than… Read More

May 25, 2015 @ 11:08 am By Pawee Jenweeranon  |  

The Importance of Equity Crowdfunding in Thailand On 16 May 2015, the notification of the Capital Market Supervisory Board such as the notification no.: TorChor. 7/2558 regarding regulations on offer for sale of securities through electronic system or network TorChor. 8/2558 regarding rules, conditions and… Read More

April 26, 2015 @ 2:49 pm By JD Alois  |  

In today’s world, science & technology has to compete, innovate, vision clarity and install aspiration to serve the demands of industry. Traditional funding limits and challenges the demise of ideas! Crowdfunding offers alternatives and disrupt the traditions; crowdfunding led breakthrough for passionate individual, it bring science… Read More

March 26, 2015 @ 11:43 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crowdfunding Asia will be visiting Jakarta, Indonesia next month delivering its message of the power and potential of crowdfunding to boost economies and create new jobs. Crowdfunding Asia held its first, very successful, conference in Singapore in August of 2014.  Several hundred finance professionals, investors,… Read More

February 24, 2015 @ 3:48 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crowdfunding Asia held its second Asian conference to review the power and potential of new forms of finance. Sponsored by the Thai Securities and Exchange Commission, the sold out event saw several hundred attendees from Thailand and surrounding countries in Asia and the United States…. Read More

February 20, 2015 @ 8:10 am By Erin Hobey  |  

 Azimo, the online money transfer service, has announced the launch of its world-class money transfer service to China, enabling customers to send money to friends and family at low-cost. The company introduced its wiring service to Thailand earlier this month.  The new service will provide Azimo’s potential 350… Read More

February 16, 2015 @ 8:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

Many countries around the globe are pushing forward with investment crowdfunding  viewing the new form of finance as a powerful tool to boost economic growth by funding small companies. It is a new world order though with little precedent to guide.  The British have spearheaded… Read More

February 11, 2015 @ 2:55 pm By Erin Hobey  |  

The number of foreign and domestic crowdfunding portals is expected to rise in Thailand once the regulations to govern crowdfunding in the country will be out. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand said the rules are now being finalized and could be out… Read More

February 11, 2015 @ 9:09 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Azimo, the online money transfer service, has announced that customers can now send money to Thailand, direct to a personal or business bank account. “Great weather and the cost of living being 40% less than in Western Europe makes Thailand a popular destination for Europeans… Read More

January 21, 2015 @ 11:43 pm By JD Alois  |  

Following a highly lauded crowdfunding event in Singapore in August of last year, Crowdfunding Asia is preparing for a summit in Thailand scheduled to take place on February 10th and 11th in the capital city of Bangkok. The theme of the conference is “The Ardent… Read More

December 23, 2014 @ 2:38 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Individuals who have exhausted all their options of financing their needs have been thrown a lifeline of hope, following the launch of a new crowdfunding platform called Share and Raise. Share and Raise allows individuals to create crowdfunding campaigns for whatever need they may have. Individuals can… Read More

November 28, 2014 @ 2:55 pm By JD Alois  |  

The theme of CrowdFunding Asia™ – Thailand Summit – The Ardent Alternatives – Crowdfunding Democratizes Capital & Unearth Asia Potential is tailored to serve Thailand needs and global exposure of Thailand’s strength in area of Social effort and Technology growth. Immersed in His Majesty King… Read More

September 4, 2014 @ 8:08 am By JD Alois  |  

Southeast Asian real estate crowdfunding site CoAssets has announced that The Lai Thai will be making their first payout to crowdfunders in Sep 2014. This 7% payout is to investors who co-funded a unit a year ago. “We are happy to learn that the developer… Read More