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Aiming for inclusion
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/03/2021
» After less than a year at the helm of Kasikornbank (KBank) as chief executive, Kattiya Indaravijaya says it is too early to discuss her achievements.
BoT paves path for legal stablecoin
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/03/2021
» The Bank of Thailand is open to legal digital currencies and plans to issue a consultation paper on stablecoins within the first half of this year.
TGH's chief takes firm to new terrain
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/03/2021
» With a vision to fully digitise work operations and transform financial services to a new dawn of better services, SET-listed Thai Group Holdings Plc (TGH) has formulated clear development phases towards regional expansion under the helm of Thakorn Piyapan.
Auto loan competition ramped up
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/03/2021
» Auto loan competition is expected to intensify as players joined the segment, with new car sales helping to propel the auto loan market this year, says a consumer loan firm.
NPL ratio seen peaking at 4%
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/02/2021
» Krungsri Consumer, an unsecured loan unit under Bank of Ayudhya, expects the non-performing loan (NPL) ratio for personal loans to peak at 4% this year attributed to the second-wave outbreak.
New IT standards for e-payment upgrade
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/02/2021
» The Bank of Thailand has implemented additional regulations to supervise IT system management among e-payment service providers in order to beef up cybersecurity and keep up with upgraded technologies.
KTC to take 75.05% stake in KTB Leasing
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/02/2021
» SET-listed Krungthai Card Plc (KTC) is in the process of acquiring a 75.05% stake in Krungthai Leasing Co Ltd (KTB Leasing) from Krungthai Bank (KTB), aiming to expand financial services to cover secured loan products.
Southeast chief eyes insurtech transformation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/01/2021
» Thakorn Piyapan wants to lead Southeast Insurance and Finance Group towards a digital platform, transforming it into an insurtech company to expand the group's business in the digital era.
CIMBT targets 5% retail loan growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/12/2020
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) aims to expand retail loan growth by 5% next year, with a focus on mortgage and used-car loan expansions in the second half on expectations of an economic recovery.
Tax restructure projected for 2021
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/11/2020
» The Finance Ministry plans to implement tax restructuring next year in an effort to offset lower tax income and shift the economic structure because of the effect of the pandemic crisis.