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Shopee spurs rise in nanofinance
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/09/2025
» The National Credit Bureau (NCB) reported strong growth in nanofinance outstanding loans in the second quarter of 2025, primarily driven by a new member -- Shopee e-commerce platform.
Abacus keen on regional growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/01/2025
» Abacus Digital, a fintech firm under SCB X, is exploring regional business expansion and preparing for a listing on the local stock exchange as part of its next growth phase.
Ttb set to roll out nanofinance service in April
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/03/2024
» TMBThanachart Bank (ttb) is scheduled to introduce a nanofinance service next month, employing a risk-based pricing (RBP) approach in preparation for the central bank's new lending model.
Robinhood to move into nanofinance
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/07/2023
» Robinhood, an application for an on-demand delivery service platform under SCB X, plans to offer nanofinance next month in a bid to grow new loans by 100 million baht this year.
TCRB sees commercial upgrade taking one year
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 03/05/2023
» Thai Credit Retail Bank (TCRB) expects to take about one year to upgrade to become a commercial bank and plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) by the end of this year.
Locals firms prefer digital over virtual
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/03/2023
» Local banks are focusing on nudging their customers to digital platforms to grow services there, instead of applying for the central bank's upcoming virtual bank licence.
Robinhood shifts emphasis to financial services arena
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/10/2022
» Robinhood, an application for an on-demand delivery service platform under SCB X, plans to apply for two financial business licences that are expected to generate core income over the long term.
BoT prepares new debt mediation event
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/09/2022
» The Bank of Thailand plans to hold a new debt mediation event in an effort to ease the country's swelling household debt and help vulnerable borrowers restructure debt amid the uneven economic recovery.
Digital lending pays off for banks as platforms expand rapidly
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/07/2022
» Digital lending platforms run by the large commercial banking groups Kasikornbank (KBank) and SCB X are posting strong growth, in line with changing consumer behaviour in the digital era.
TCRB eager for commercial licence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/03/2022
» Thai Credit Retail Bank (TCRB) is considering becoming a commercial bank to better meet customer demand and grow its business.