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Escaping the debt cycle
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/07/2024
» A 25-year-old woman's struggles with debt of 307,000 baht went viral on social media recently when she asked for advice on how to manage what she owed. She earns 22,000 baht per month, with 6,000 baht going towards rent and 3,000 baht monthly for motorcycle loan payments.
Large banks pushed on transition loans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/05/2024
» The Bank of Thailand has encouraged large commercial banks to offer transition finance to assist local businesses in moving from carbon-intensive industries to more sustainable practices.
K-Asset establishes partnership with JPMAM
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/01/2024
» Kasikorn Asset Management (K-Asset) is partnering with J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) to expand its mutual fund business in the Thai market in line with the positive growth of the Thai wealth segment.
Backbase touts local engagement banking
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/11/2023
» Engagement banking is another phase of digital banking development in Thailand that can facilitate business growth, says a fintech firm.
In shift to commercial bank, Thai Credit Retail Bank sets IPO plan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/09/2023
» Thai Credit Retail Bank (TCRB) has become a commercial bank, allowing it to offer a full range of financial services.
CIMBT looks to digital personal loan growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/05/2023
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) plans to expand digital personal loans this year, targeting 500 million baht in total by focusing on the upper-income segment.
Easy loans for all
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/08/2022
» Major banks have continued to tap the underbanked, aiming to promote financial inclusion and further expand their customer base.
SCB sets out ambitious growth plans
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/09/2021
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) aims to become a major digital platform service provider under its planned new parent, SCB X, as well as a regional financial tech conglomerate by 2025, with a goal of 200 million customers.
SCB Abacus growth lures tech investors
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/09/2021
» SCB Abacus, an alternative digital lending platform under Siam Commercial Bank, has raised US$12 million (396 million baht) in a Series A funding round and targets digital loan growth of 10 times this year.
Krungsri forging digital transformation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/05/2021
» Bank of Ayudhya (BAY), marketed under the brand Krungsri, targets becoming a full digital bank in a few years and a decentralised finance (DeFi) service provider in 5-10 years.