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CIMBT targets higher bancassurance revenue
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 05/11/2025
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) wants to strengthen its bancassurance business to support fee-based income, offsetting sluggish loan growth.
Thai listed banks’ earnings rise12% in Q3
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/10/2025
» SET-listed banks recorded 12% year-on-year earnings growth in the third quarter of this year, supported by higher fee-based income despite a decline in interest income and loan contraction.
Bank of Thailand to supervise loans for hire purchase, leasing
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 12/06/2025
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) may take over the regulation of fees and interest rates for auto hire-purchase and leasing loans, replacing the Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) under a new law.
Funding a sustainable revolution
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/06/2025
» Thailand is transitioning to a sustainable economy, marked in part by the implementation of Thailand Taxonomy Phase 2 on May 27, 2025, which focuses on a sustainable finance framework.
Bangkok Bank posts 20% uptick in net profit in first quarter
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/04/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) reported 20% year-on-year growth in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, supported by a sharp increase in fee-based income, despite a contraction in loan volume.
KBank offers helping hand to exporters hit by US tariffs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/04/2025
» As part of its efforts to mitigate the impact of the US tariffs on Thai exports, Kasikornbank (KBank) is assisting export clients in exploring new international markets to minimise potential disruption.
KBank, ttb aim to normalise credit costs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/03/2025
» Kasikornbank (KBank) and TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) want to normalise their credit costs this year by enhancing asset quality while maintaining stable loan growth.
Ttb sets out card business ambitions
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/02/2025
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) has set out ambitious growth plans for its card business, aiming for stronger income contributions from this segment over the next three years.
Double-digit growth in Amex card spending set to persist
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/01/2025
» American Express (Thai) Co projects continued double-digit growth in card spending in the Thai market, driven by the robust purchasing power of the country's high-income segment.
Banks aim to hike return on equity
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/01/2025
» Large local banks are aiming to increase their return on equity (ROE) to maximise profitability over the next few years. However, the financial ratio of the Thai banking industry remains relatively low compared to regional peers.