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Mortgage bad-debt rate climbs
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/08/2024
» Lower-income homebuyers have struggled to repay mortgages following an uptick in interest rates, leading to a significant increase in housing non-performing loans (NPLs) during the second quarter of this year.
Baht set to rise against the dollar
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/08/2024
» The baht is expected to strengthen against the greenback this week, potentially reaching 33.50-33.75 baht per dollar, following its rise to the highest level in 13 months. This appreciation is largely driven by the weakening dollar, which has been impacted by the US Federal Reserve's signal of a potential rate cut next month.
Finno Efra preps for listing
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/08/2024
» Krungsri Finnovate (KFin), the corporate venture capital arm of Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), has partnered with EfraStructure Co to launch a private equity trust aimed at supporting local startups and investing in tech startups across Asean.
UOB stands behind companies' regional expansion efforts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/08/2024
» UOB Thailand is committed to supporting large local corporations expanding into Southeast Asia to capitalise on the significant growth potential of regional economies, while also investing in domestic digital technology.
To cope with credit risk, Thai banks focus on asset quality
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/08/2024
» Large local banks anticipate their corporate clients will face heightened challenges in the second half of this year because of global uncertainties and concerns about a potential US recession.
Mortgage rejection rates likely to persist
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/08/2024
» Mortgage applications for homes priced below 3 million baht will likely continue to face higher rejection rates over the next two years because of a slowdown in the residential segment.
Foreign investors set to increasingly focus on Asean, Thailand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/08/2024
» CIMB Thai (CIMBT) anticipates increased opportunities for foreign direct investment (FDI) in Thailand due to the global trend of relocating manufacturing bases amid heightened US-China trade tensions.
KTB poised to hit 2024 lending target
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/08/2024
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) expects to achieve its loan growth target for this year despite experiencing a lending contraction in the first six months.
Central bank reassessing consumer lending rules
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is reviewing its regulations on loan-to-value (LTV) ratios for mortgage loans and minimum payments for credit cards amid the weakened debt servicing ability of individual borrowers.
Profits of 10 listed banks for H1 rise 3.7% to B126.4bn
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/07/2024
» The 10 SET-listed banks reported a combined net profit of 126.4 billion baht for the first half of this year, marking a 3.7% increase year-on-year. This growth was primarily driven by large banks, while smaller banks experienced a decline in earnings.