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KTB lays out strategy under AEC
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 21/01/2015
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has set its sights on payments, local banking partners and suitable financial products and services as strategies for its international business under the upcoming single regional market.
CIMBT lowers SME loan growth target
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/01/2015
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) has set a lower loan growth target for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) this year in response to the continuing fragile economy, says senior executive vice-president Jiratchyuth Amyongka.
SCB sees moderate loan growth in 2015
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/01/2015
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) expects retail loan growth to continue at a single-digit pace for a second straight year as soaring household debt and tumbling farm prices dampen demand, says president Kannikar Chalitaporn.
Kasikornbank ready to open Phnom Penh branch
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/12/2014
» Kasikornbank (KBank) expects to open its first Cambodian branch in Phnom Penh in next year's second quarter in a bid to become a regional centre of growth ahead of the imminent single market.
BBL eyes Asean expansion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/12/2014
» Bangkok Bank (BBL), Thailand's largest lender by assets, is set to open four new foreign branches next year, three of which will be in Asean and one in China.
Tokio Marine expects to beat industry
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 04/12/2014
» Tokio Marine Insurance (Thailand) expects its annual premium growth will beat the industry average for years to come, while its Japanese parent plans to use the Thai unit to expand into Southeast Asian frontier markets.
TBA push for role as e-payment hub
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/11/2014
» Thailand's payment system roadmap and geographical advantage could push the country towards serving as an internal payment hub for neighbouring countries once the 10 Southeast Asian nations form a single market late next year, says the Thai Bankers' Association (TBA).
KBank opens in Vientiane
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 14/11/2014
» Kasikornbank (KBank) has spent 1.2 billion baht to open a full-service branch in Vientiane, its first in another Asean member, after receiving a licence from the Laotian central bank.
Baker Tilly's M&A business hitting its stride in Thailand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/11/2014
» The formation of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) late next year and Thailand's established infrastructure system have helped to double outbound and inbound merger and acquisition (M&A) deals by Baker Tilly Corporate Advisory Services (Thailand) this year.
Despite downturn, auto lenders redouble efforts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/10/2014
» Despite persistent lukewarm demand in car loans following the boom during the previous government's tax incentives for first-time car buyers, banks are strengthening their leasing arms to prepare for a demand rebound in the years to come.