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Baht to remain volatile despite foreign fund flows
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/02/2026
» Although positive domestic sentiment has supported baht appreciation against the US dollar, the local currency is expected to remain highly volatile amid persistent external uncertainties.
Bangkok Bank gears up for sustainability scheme
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/03/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is prepared to align with the second phase of the Bank of Thailand's taxonomy initiative, supporting local businesses in their transition to sustainability.
Listed banks post 7% net profit growth last year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/01/2025
» The banking industry reported softer net profit growth of 7% in 2024, reflecting the country's economic conditions.
BoT preps phase 2 of drive for sustainability
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/12/2024
» The Bank of Thailand is implementing phase 2 of its Thailand Taxonomy to standardise the transition of banks and local businesses towards sustainability.
KBank touts shift towards riskier investments
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/10/2024
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is encouraging its high net worth depositors to shift towards portfolio investments in pursuit of better returns as interest rates begin a downward cycle.
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.
KBank urges Thai firms to go digital
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/06/2021
» Kasikornbank (KBank) is urging Thai listed companies to add digital economy businesses under their umbrella to attract investors making long-term investments.
KBank unit urges flight to risky assets
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/01/2021
» Kasikorn Private Banking (KPB), Kasikornbank's private banking unit, plans to increase its asset allocation portion of global risk-weighted assets to generate better returns for high net worth customers.
Listed banks post net profit decline of 23% for 2020
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/01/2021
» Large SET-listed commercial banks posted a decline of more than 23% in net profits last year, mainly attributed to allocation of higher amounts of expected credit losses (ECLs) to cushion against rising uncertainties amid the pandemic crisis.
TDRI seeks prompt bureaucratic reform
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/10/2020
» Bureaucratic reform is urged to improve the country's competitiveness and people's well-being in preparation for changes in the global economy, says the Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI).