? Sustainability-linked bonds are suitable for all investors and are particularly relevant for fixed income funds with a responsible investment/ESG strategy, notably ESG integration, best in class, ESG tilts and

of the company. And, more often than not, clearly articulated investors’ views and questions will influence company leaders’ thinking, particularly if they reflect a growing consensus. As investors, we

earlier this year due to higher growth of net loan than that of deposits. Broadly speaking, loans increased as seen from the rise in business, working capital and retail loans, particularly auto hire

proven beneficial through the various supply chain disruptions seen this quarter, notably the Polar Vortex and Suez Canal blockage. Having access to our own raw material has allowed us to operate at higher

culture particularly challenging is the difficulty in defining or quantifying corporate culture. However, through advanced machine learning, a new measure of company culture has just been developed. Using

potential of the country’s human capital. This is particularly true amid demographic change, by which Thailand will become an aged society by 2021 with its low birth rate. Moreover, technology plays an

Exchange of Thailand, the President of the Thai Institute of Directors, and the Director of a Page 2 of 4 publicly listed Thai firm. Notably, the Principles of Good Corporate Governance for Listed Companies

developments warranted a close watch, particularly in US politics, which were a drag on the implementation of economic stimulus measures and tax reform. In addition, Britain’s economic outlook was obscured by

important that the auditors carefully assess the audit risks and plan their audits accordingly. This becomes particularly important as the effective date of the new auditor’s report is fast approaching, where

international protectionism, limited purchasing power at home, and a changing business landscape due to digital disruption. KBank thus put in place more stringent customer screening criteria, particularly for