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Finno Efra preps for listing
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/08/2024
» Krungsri Finnovate (KFin), the corporate venture capital arm of Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), has partnered with EfraStructure Co to launch a private equity trust aimed at supporting local startups and investing in tech startups across Asean.
Bank of Thailand plans to further relax foreign exchange rules
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/08/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) plans to further ease foreign exchange regulations to support the ease of doing business and enhance the country's foreign exchange ecosystem in the long run.
Even with digital wallet, S&P affirms stable outlook
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/06/2024
» S&P Global Ratings says it plans to maintain its stable outlook for Thailand's sovereign ratings even if the country implements the digital wallet scheme.
MPC calls for human capital investment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/01/2024
» Thailand needs human capital investment for sustained growth in the long term amid the sluggish economy post-pandemic, says a member of the Bank of Thailand's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC).
CIMBT eyes growth in wealth segment
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/12/2023
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) is planning an aggressive expansion of its wealth segment next year, targeting double-digit growth for the new client base.
Banking on responsible lending
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/11/2023
» As authorities try to ease swelling household debt, the Bank of Thailand plans to implement responsible lending guidelines to improve loan quality in the financial system, starting on Jan 1, 2024.
Governor says BoT poised to handle baht volatility
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/10/2023
» The Bank of Thailand is ready to handle baht volatility if fluctuations exceed the country's economic fundamentals, says the central bank's chief.
UOB keys on family firms
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/09/2023
» UOB Thailand wants to focus on the younger generation of family-run businesses to support customers' expansion in Asean as the regional economy grows.
KBank spins off investment business
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/08/2023
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is spinning off its investment business to a new entity with the aim of making profits of 5 billion baht over the next three years, paving the way for new S-curve business in the long run.
Krungsri upbeat on digital baht
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/06/2023
» The Bank of Thailand is working with three payment service providers to launch its retail central bank digital currency (CBDC), a novel financial infrastructure it claims will improve the convenience and efficiency of financial transactions with lower costs.