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SCB Partners with Sunline to Modernise Core Banking
Published on 04/07/2024
» Following its "Digital Bank with Human Touch" strategy, Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) continues to improve the banking experience. Its recent partnership with Sunline, a leading global provider of banking technology services, aims to revamp IT architecture for SCB's core banking system modernisation to deliver better financial transaction processing performance for deposits and loans with enhanced efficiency, stability, security, and scalability to cater to an ever-increasing number of transactions. This strategic partnership will enable SCB to quickly offer tailored financial solutions to individual customers and corporate clients. The development of the new core banking system is expected to take four years, progressing toward SCB leadership as a full-fledged digital banking entity.
Digital wallet scheme signs up vendors
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 04/07/2024
» The Commerce Ministry says up to 1.6 million vendors are ready to join the digital wallet scheme, which is expected to pump up the economy, increase store income and reduce the cost of living.
SE Asia needs more renewables
Oped, Published on 04/07/2024
» Renewable energy offers Southeast Asia sustainable, affordable, and reliable power, but achieving this requires bold, decisive action. Slowing down coal phase-out ambitions would undermine these efforts.
XM Wins the World-Class Broker Award Again, Maintaining Excellence!
Published on 03/07/2024
» Congratulations! XM for winning the latest CFI.co Award 2024 and being named Best FX Service Provider at the City of London Wealth Management (COLWMA) awards. XM is a leading player in the financial and investment industries. In addition, in 2023, XM had previously won seven global awards.
Fixing flaws in Thailand's booze law
Oped, Published on 03/07/2024
» Sixteen years after the Alcohol Control Act was enforced to curb youth drinking, consumption among youngsters remains as high as ever, highlighting the law's ineffectiveness.
SET index tumbles as uptick rule comes into effect
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 02/07/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index fell below the psychological support level of 1,300 points on Monday on domestic political uncertainties, while market regulators imposed the uptick rule to increase their supervision of short-selling transactions.
Asia corporate giants feel the heat
Oped, Published on 02/07/2024
» Companies in Asia have been getting away with disclosing the bare minimum on managing the escalating financial risks due to climate change. But big international investors are ramping up pressure on Japan's three so-called megabanks Mizuho Financial Group, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG) as well as one of the country's largest electricity producers, Chubu Electric Power.
Money expo to be held at Central Hatyai
Life, Published on 02/07/2024
» A comprehensive range of investment and financial services will be brought to the South during "Money Expo 2024 Hatyai" which will take place at the Promotion Area, 1st floor, and Hatyai Hall, 5th floor, of Central Festival Hatyai, Songkhla, daily from 10am to 8pm, from Friday to Sunday.
Morningstar touts global bond funds' popularity
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/07/2024
» Global bond funds have been popular over the past year and a half, attracting investments worth 88 billion baht and generating an average return of 0.50% this year to date, according to Morningstar Research (Thailand).
After tightening, others must step up
Business, Published on 01/07/2024
» Central banks around the world have shown they can take forceful action to head off the most dramatic increase in inflation in a generation. They have taken steps to protect the purchasing power of people and businesses. Although the last mile to return to price stability is not yet complete, the end is well in sight.