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Banks submit agenda
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/06/2014
» The Thai Bankers' Association (TBA) will soon submit five proposals to the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) for its financial sector development plan, says TBA chairman Boontuck Wungcharoen.
KBank meets target with provincial help
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/06/2014
» Kasikornbank, the country's fourth largest lender by assets, has achieved its retail banking business growth target for the first four months of this year, thanks largely to its provincial-oriented strategy. However, political tension during the period sapped loan demand.
BBL covers all bases with China effort
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/05/2014
» Bangkok Bank's fifth branch opening in China extends its coverage to all major economic zones of the world's second-largest economy, says a high-ranking executive.
SCB eyeing CLMV economies
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/04/2014
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), the country's third-largest bank by assets, is planning an aggressive expansion of its international banking business in the coming years, with a focus on Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) to capitalise on higher opportunities following the formation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC).
BAY shoots for tier-one status
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/04/2014
» Bank of Ayudhya (BAY) intends to be a tier-one bank under its 3-5-year business plan, supported by the synergy provided by new Japanese major shareholder Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU).
KTB jumps on CLMV bandwagon
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/03/2014
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has jumped on the lending bandwagon to outbound investments in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (CLMV) amid decelerating domestic loan extensions triggered by the protracted political uncertainty, the faltering economy and delays in the government’s 2-trillion-baht infrastructure megaprojects.
National Credit Bureau foresees membership spike
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/12/2013
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) expects to increase its membership from 78 to 85 next year now that more lenders are using risk management to maintain loan quality.
CIMBT plans targeted loan expansion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/07/2013
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) plans to use its parent firm's strong regional network to expand its loan portfolio in the medium-sized corporate segment and larger SMEs.
TMB drops fees for interregional service
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/07/2013
» TMB Bank has abolished fees for interregional banking transactions to reduce customers' costs and attract more customers, increasing its fee base in the long run.
Focus remains on fee income at CIMBT
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/06/2013
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) targets a 50% rise in fee income this year, mainly from fund-raising activities as more companies look to make money in the stock market.