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SCB waits on new Myanmar licence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 28/02/2020
» Siam Commercial Bank plans to open its first branch in Myanmar this year if the Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) grants a bank subsidiary licence, says a SCB senior official.
Thai banks spread QR code in Asean
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 10/02/2020
» Thailand is set to kick off cross-border payment via QR code technology in Asean by mid-year, aiming to enhance financial transactions through the digital platform across the region.
SCB wants Myanmar licence
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 16/01/2020
» Siam Commercial Bank is seeking approval from the Central Bank of Myanmar (CBM) to upgrade SCB's representative office to operate under a bank subsidiary licence in the neighbouring country.
BoT measures slow baht speculation
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/10/2019
» Baht speculation has been declining after the central bank's recent measures to manage local currency movement and a policy rate cut, says the Bank of Thailand.
A banker getting his sea legs in fintech
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 29/06/2019
» With fintech companies growing rapidly and challenging established banks by harnessing new technologies, plenty of C-level bankers have left the traditional financial services industry to join fintech firms, and Rungruang Sukkirdkijpiboon is among them.
Officials reject KTB-TMB merger talk
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/04/2018
» After a week of mounting speculation over a potential consolidation between Krungthai Bank (KTB) and TMB Bank, KTB's president and TMB's chairman both dispelled the rumours Wednesday, saying there is no merger discussion plan.
Debt Clinic to allow self-employed workers
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/04/2018
» The relaxing of requirements is estimated to allow an additional 50,000 debtors to participate in the Debt Clinic, the scheme that pools unsecured bad loans from 16 local and foreign commercial banks, with the aim of turning them into performing assets.
Policy rate unchanged to foster growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 15/02/2018
» The Bank of Thailand's rate-setting panel kept the policy rate unchanged yesterday as widely expected, saying purchasing power has improved, albeit at a gradual pace, and the economic recovery is picking up speed.
Debt clinic widens eligibility
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/12/2017
» Self-employed workers will be able to restructure their debts through Debt Clinic, a scheme that pools unsecured bad loans at 16 local and foreign commercial banks with the aim of turning them into performing assets, starting from Jan 1, 2018.
Debt Clinic attracts 28,000
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 08/11/2017
» Debt Clinic, the scheme that pools unsecured bad loans of 16 local and foreign commercial banks with the aim of turning them into performing assets, has received a warm response from debtors.