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Allianz Ayudhya aims to increase protection cover
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/01/2016
» Allianz Ayudhya Assurance Plc plans to raise the ratio of protection insurance premiums contributed from the agent channel to 33% this year from 31.5% last year.
BAY unit eyes neighbourly partnerships
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/12/2015
» Krungsri Consumer, the consumer finance unit of Bank of Ayudhya (BAY), will set up a joint venture in Cambodia or Vietnam next year in a bid to cash in on the neighbouring countries' bright economic prospects.
OIC chief seeks balance in regulations
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/11/2015
» The newly appointed secretary-general of the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), Sutthipol Taweechaikarn, aims to strengthen the insurance industry's infrastructure base of regulations, businesses and consumers.
BBC continues to increase loan portfolio in yuan
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/11/2015
» Bangkok Bank (China) or BBC, the Chinese unit of Thailand's largest bank in terms of assets, has continued to increase its loan portfolio in yuan, in line with customers' higher yuan loan demand because of the stronger US dollar.
KBank Asian growth plan takes in India
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/10/2015
» Kasikornbank (KBank), the country's fourth-largest lender by assets, is exploring business opportunities in India and considering whether to expand its network there to capitalise on one of the rare bright spots in the global economy.
Cross-border M&As likely to increase
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/10/2015
» Thailand's cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&As) will expand further next year, with neighbouring countries continuing to be the major destinations for local companies, says Kasikornbank (KBank).
Deloitte to expand regionally
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/10/2015
» Deloitte Southeast Asia plans to invest more in developing its human resources and digital systems to prepare for greater business opportunities in the long term.
IFC may hike financing for infrastructure
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/08/2015
» International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering an increase in its financial facility portfolio in Thailand now that the country is on course to invest in infrastructure development.
SCB positive over licence in Vietnam
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/08/2015
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), the country's third-biggest lender by assets, expects to gain a branch licence in Vietnam this year, says deputy chairman and chief executive Arthid Nanthawithaya.
IHQs give Thailand the edge
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/07/2015
» The government's recent tax incentives for international headquarters (IHQs) have beefed up the country's competitiveness in attracting companies to use Thailand as their regional hub.