Bangkok--Nov 18--SET
Thailand’s Finance Minister, Dr. Thanong Bidaya, chaired the opening of the 4th annual investment fair, entitled ‘SET in the City 2005’. The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) co-hosts the fair with Money & Banking Magazine, which runs November 17 - 20, 2005. The fair provides a one-stop opportunity for investors to learn more about making the most of their money. Fair visitors will be able to attend seminars, consult with brokers and investment managers. Attendees can also challenge themselves in an investment simulation game to win investment money plus other prizes collectively worth about THB400,000. They can also shop for products of listed companies at special discounts.
This year’s fair, which is at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, has the theme: “The SET: 30 Years of Providing All You Need in the Investment World”. This theme reflects the assortment of financial products that serve the needs of all investors in the Thai market, including all the equity, debt, derivatives and mutual fund products that have been introduced to investors through the various media and other channels.
The Editor-in-Chief of Money & Banking Magazine, Mr. Santi Viriyarangsarit, said that: “There are 101 participating organizations, including 23 securities companies, 11 investment management firms, 24 listed companies, 31 non-listed firms plus 12 organizations in the capital market. He elaborated that there will be five main activities taking place at the fair:
1) Seminars in the ballroom and meeting rooms 1-3
2) Booths and exhibitions by participating organizations in the Plenary Hall
3) An “Investment Simulation” in the Plenary Hall
4) Listed and non-listed companies’ booths on both floors of Zone C
5) Various fun educational activities provided by the Thailand Securities Institute (TSI) and Thailand Securities Depository Co. Ltd. (TSD) in Hall A. Also, SETTRADE.Com Co. Ltd, the Bond Electronic Exchange (BEX) and Thailand Futures Exchange Pcl. (TFEX) will be exhibiting in front of the Plenary Hall.
The Money Channel will set up its mini-station at the expo. The finals of the Money Management Awards 2005, the Business Quiz Game for high school students and the Magic Piggy Bank stage play will also take place at the fair.
Meet Brokers and Fund Managers
SET President Mr. Kittiratt Na-Ranong said, “Visitors will have a great chance to consult with experts as well as shop around for products/services. It is a once-a-year opportunity where people can find the greatest number of capital market organizations and service providers gathered under one roof.”
68 Interesting Seminar Topics
Mr. Kittiratt also noted that educational activities will undoubtedly be the event’s highlights. There will be 68 seminars and workshops, ranging from the basic to the professional levels. Information and free publications concerning investing in specific instruments (e.g., mutual funds, debt securities or derivatives) will also be available. The seminars will be held at the ballroom and in meeting rooms 1-3, that can accommodate up to 20,000 people over the 4-days of the fair.
Aside from seminars, visitors will learn more about each market at the booths of the Market for Alternative Investment (mai), the Bond Electronic Exchange (BEX), the Thailand Futures Exchange Plc. (TFEX) and the Agricultural Futures Exchange of Thailand (AFET).
Investment Simulation Game with THB400,000 Total Prizes
In the Investment Simulation Zone, there will be 200 computer monitors so that visitors can at invest in a simulated environment similar to real-life trading. This year the game will be able to accommodate as many as 5,000 contestants over 4 days. The prizes for the investment simulation game are collectively worth hundreds of thousands of baht, including funds for investing in securities, a notebook computer, a pocket PC, mobile phones and iPod Nano 2 GB.
Move Smart Like a Leader, Invest Smart Like a Pro
mai President Mr. Vichate Tantiwanich said: “The mai’s activities will focus on helping entrepreneurs and investors develop better investment plans, following our slogan, ’Move Smart Like a Leader, Invest Smart Like a Pro’. The mai will thus hold the “mai Chess Challenge 2005” to represent the mai characteristic. The chess champion from the U.K. will compete against 30 Thai guest players. This champion will also teach chess to game enthusiasts on Nov.20.
BEX and TFEX: The New Investment Choices
TFEX Managing Director Ms. Kesara Manchusree said that the TFEX booth has the theme “Energizing Your Money with TFEX”. At the booth, visitors will learn more about the SET50 Index Futures, try a futures trading simulation game and consult with derivatives experts.
BEX CEO Mr. Santi Kiranand, Ph.D. stated that its activities will come under the “Buy Bonds, Buy BEX” concept, so people will get to know the BEX better and learn about investing in bonds. Also, they will gain greater understanding about the role of the BEX in developing Thailand’s bond market.
Looking Back over the Past 30 Years
At the SET’s booth, there will be an exhibition on its history and learning activities for visitors. The Thailand Securities Institute (TSI) will also hold various fun educational activities in Hall A.
Fair visitors will receive an account book so that they can manage their revenue and expenses effectively. They will also be invited to donate to various charity foundations. For every THB40 donation, they will receive 1 of the 6 SET pocket books, and get a 30% discount on any SET publications.
Invest Smart with Advanced Technology
The CEO of SETTRADE.Com, Ms. Chanisa Chutipat, elaborated about SETTRADE’s E-Investment zone that it would introduce its new website, www.webhoon.com, which provides real-time data and other useful information for investors. Furthermore, visitors to SETTRADE’s booth will learn more about SETTRADE’s services such as SETSMART (SET Market Analysis and Reporting Tool), mobile service and online trading via streaming technology.
TSD’s Counter Service
The Thailand Securities Depository Co. Ltd. (TSD), another SET subsidiary, will set up a special counter service at the fair. Shareholders will be able to apply for the e-dividend service and learn more about its new e-IPO and Fundnet services. Early registration at www.tsd.co.th will earn visitors special gifts as well.
Learn More About 51 Leading Companies
Mr. Ratchapol Laovanitch, Managing Director of Family Know-How Co. Ltd. said that there would be booths of 51 listed companies exhibiting in Zone C, so that people can learn more about their businesses and policy directions. Also, visitors will enjoy shopping for quality goods from these companies at special discounts.
People who register early or donate money to charities will be eligible for various prizes, including computer sets, package tours to Hong Kong, mobile phones and iPod Nano 2 GB. End.