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SCB launches AI banking service
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/05/2024
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has introduced banking services equipped with artificial intelligence (AI), aimed at expanding digital loans while improving control over non-performing loans.
Peerapong Jirasevijinda is appointed as CEO of SCB Julius Baer
Published on 23/04/2024
» SCB-Julius Baer Securities Co.,Ltd. (SCB Julius Baer), the strategic wealth management joint venture between Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) and Julius Baer announced today the appointment of Mr. Peerapong Jirasevijinda as the new Chief Executive Officer to lead SCB Julius Baer and drive further growth in the wealth management segment in Thailand.
SET bounces back as war fears ease
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/04/2024
» The Thai stock market rebounded sharply on Monday, rising by about 1.3%, as other regional bourses also bounced back from sharp losses on Friday as investors believe a full-blown war in the Middle East is unlikely while the People's Bank of China (PBOC) opted to keep interest rates unchanged.
Mutual fund assets up 2.58% to B5.28tn
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/04/2024
» Thailand's mutual fund industry registered a net asset value of 5.28 trillion baht in the first quarter, up 2.58% or 133 billion baht from the end of 2023, backed by strong growth of fixed income funds and foreign investment funds (FIFs).
Banks note rising profits
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/04/2024
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) and SCB X reported slight increases in their net profits in the first quarter this year, fuelled by higher net interest income, but tempered by a rise in loan-loss reserves.
SCB, Krungthai prepare for potential Italian-Thai loan losses
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/04/2024
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) and Krungthai Bank (KTB) have allocated provisions for potential loan losses related to Italian-Thai Development Plc (ITD), aligning with the asset quality of one of the country's leading contractors.
Thai stock exodus deepens amid corporate woes
Bloomberg News, Published on 27/03/2024
» A market revival for Thailand just is not coming.
SCB WEALTH Triumphs with Triple Global Awards
Published on 20/03/2024
» Siam Commercial Bank’s Wealth Banking Group, led by Mr. Sornchai Suneta (CFA) (centre), First Executive Vice President of the SCB Investment Office and Product Function; Ms. Ruttaya Tongrut (third from right), Executive Vice President of Wealth Strategy and Enablement; and Ms. Salisa Hanpanich (third from left), Executive Vice President of Wealth Capability Development, has once again secured three prestigious global awards at the "2023 ASIAN PRIVATE BANKER: 13th Award for Distinction" event. This achievement underscores SCB's leadership in investment excellence and top-tier wealth management services, reaffirming its commitment to delivering unparalleled value to customers. The trio of accolades received includes: 1) Best Domestic Private Bank - CIO Office; 2) Best Domestic Private Bank - Discretionary Portfolio Management; and 3) Best Domestic Private Bank - Digital Innovation and Services. The awards ceremony, hosted by Asian Private Banker, Asia’s premier financial and investment magazine, took place recently at the JW Marriott Hotel, Hong Kong.
Italian-Thai Development faces B108bn debt crunch as overseas projects fail
Bloomberg News, Published on 14/03/2024
» A cash crunch at Thailand's largest construction company is fuelling concern among investors, regulators and rating agencies already unnerved by a series of local corporate scandals and debt defaults.
SCBAM bullish on bond funds to reach AUM goal
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/03/2024
» SCB Asset Management (SCBAM) aims to increase its assets under management (AUM) by 200 billion baht to reach 2 trillion this year by focusing on bond funds that are expected to retain high interest rates.