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Panel sees Q3 upswing from projects, low rates
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/06/2016
» The private sector is likely to rev up investment from the third quarter this year with the launch of several big-ticket infrastructure projects and low interest rates, says the Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking.
Banks post Q1 gains as provisions dip
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/04/2016
» Two mid-sized banks, TMB Bank and Thanachart Bank (TBank), recorded double-digit growth in their unreviewed earnings for the first quarter, driven mainly by lower loan-loss provisions.
KBank vows fight to keep pole position
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/04/2016
» Kasikornbank (KBank), the country's fourth-largest lender by assets, has resolved to maintain its leading position in foreign exchange business this year amid tougher competition from rivals to steal the crown.
BAY banks on double-digit growth from global markets
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/12/2015
» Bank of Ayudhya (BAY) is aiming for double-digit growth in revenue from its global markets business in 2017 despite missing its growth target this year because of a slow world economy.
SCB positive over licence in Vietnam
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/08/2015
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), the country's third-biggest lender by assets, expects to gain a branch licence in Vietnam this year, says deputy chairman and chief executive Arthid Nanthawithaya.
LHFG eyes H2 beef-up of portfolio
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/08/2015
» LH Financial Group (LHFG) may increase its investment portfolio in the second half as a way to manage liquidity, hunt for returns and expand asset size as loan demand is dampened by the stuttering economy.
Banks post higher Q1 profit
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/04/2015
» Three banks' first-quarter net profits were a tad higher as most of them prudently set aside higher loan-loss provisions to help cushion against rising bad loans.
Firms book lower profit gain
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/07/2014
» The local banking industry posted a declining net profit growth rate in the first half of this year amid a staggering economy, with higher non-performing loans (NPLs) across the sector.
BBL net profit declines 6.6% in first half
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/07/2014
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) was the only big bank that delivered weak earnings for the first six months, falling 6.6% over the same period last year to 17.99 billion baht.
CIMBT targeting small fry
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/07/2014
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) plans to increase loans to small companies as demand for financing picks up in the second half of this year on the back of an improving economy.