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SCB hikes SME loan top rate
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/01/2019
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) has widened the ceiling rate on commercial loans to small business operators to 28% in a move to prepare for expanding to digital lending.
SMEs fret over wage hikes, energy costs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/02/2018
» Small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) optimism fell for the three months to March as firms worry that the imminent minimum wage hikes and rising energy costs will push up their operating costs, according to a quarterly survey by TMB Analytics, the research unit of TMB Bank.
SCBT forecasts 4.3% GDP growth for 2018
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/01/2018
» Thailand's economic growth outlook is expected to remain bright this year, with a 4.3% forecast attributed to improvement in manufacturing, services, and agricultural sectors, says Standard Chartered Bank Thai (SCBT).
Tisco gloomy about auto segment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/07/2017
» Tisco Bank has painted a gloomy picture of its auto loan segment, its largest lending area, expecting it to contract this year due to the bank's stringent loan scrutiny amid swelling household debt and intense competition in the industry.
Credit Suisse makes bold growth call
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/11/2016
» Credit Suisse (Thailand) has set an aggressive growth target for its wealth management business in Thailand, hoping to take advantage of its global network and expertise in attracting well-heeled clients.
KBank tips for landlords over new levy
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/06/2016
» Landlords should join forces with property developers for new projects and set up real estate investment trusts to get relief from the additional burden of the looming land and buildings tax, says Kasikornbank (KBank).
SCB targets 20% full-year revenue growth in car loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/05/2016
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is aiming for 20% revenue growth in its auto loan business this year, even as car loan growth is expected to be flat.
Krungsri turns to big bikes
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/10/2015
» Ayudhya Capital Auto Lease, also known as Krungsri Auto, is to expand into loans for used big bikes, says managing director Pairote Cheunkrut.
KTC's new approvals down slightly
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/10/2015
» The approval rate for new credit cards from Krungthai Card Plc (KTC) in the January-September period declined slightly due to weaker qualifications of low- and middle-income earners hit by the economy.
Prudent KLeasing rejects 25% of loan applications
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/08/2015
» Kasikorn Leasing's loan rejection rate has risen to a quarter of applications, adding to signs that the faltering economy and spiralling debt are still eroding purchasing power and debt repayment ability.