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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.
KFin plans to sink B520m into startups
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/03/2025
» Krungsri Finnovate (KFin), the corporate venture capital arm of Krungsri (Bank of Ayudhya), plans to invest around 520 million baht in tech startups both locally and across the region this year.
SCB X adjusts spotlight to foreign fintech firms
Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/10/2024
» SCB X, a leading Thai financial technology group and the holding company of Siam Commercial Bank, is focused on investing in fintech firms across Southeast Asia and beyond, prioritising higher returns on investment over traditional banking ventures.
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.
Banks projected to beat sustainable loan growth targets
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/06/2024
» Large banks anticipate achieving sustainable loan growth targets ahead of their timelines over the next few years, aligning with Thailand's net-zero transition goals.
UOB eyes partners to help SMEs hit sustainability goals
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/04/2024
» UOB Thailand has teamed up with the government and private sector to assist local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their transition towards business sustainability.
Use cases studied for open data
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/03/2024
» The Bank of Thailand expects initial use cases under its open banking policy to be implemented next year, aiming to provide consumers with better access to financial services.
KFIN to push investment in tech startups
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 11/12/2023
» Krungsri Finnovate Co (KFIN), a corporate venture capital arm of Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri), plans to expand investment in tech startups in regional markets to support its parent company's business operations in Asean.
Investors eyeing tech startups
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/06/2023
» Japanese investors are interested in Thai tech startups, supporting their business expansion to regional markets, says an executive of Bank of Ayudhya (Krungsri).
Krungsri sees support for Japan's interests
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/06/2023
» Bank of Ayudhya, which markets itself as Krungsri, believes the new government will support Japanese investment in Thailand.