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Improving the auto loan sector's standards
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/08/2023
» While car repossessions are expected to increase this year, the situation is not as alarming as appears in the media, according to an industry executive.
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Silver lining in the debt deluge
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/02/2022
» Sukhumvit Asset Management Company (SAM) is optimistic non-performing loans (NPLs) in the hotel and tourism-related sectors can be contained as some investors are keen to extend fresh funding for properties with potential in preparation for the medical tourism trend when travel ramps back up again.
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The far corners of banking
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/07/2018
» As the high-income market approaches saturation, Kasikornbank (KBank) is shifting its customer acquisition focus to the lower-income segment, where strong demand for financial services remains.
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BBL reduces lending rate
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/04/2024
» Bangkok Bank (BBL), the country's largest lender by total assets, is cutting its minimum retail rate (MRR) by 25 basis points for six months, starting on April 29.
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Gulf quashes KBank takeover rumour as stake increases
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/04/2024
» Gulf Energy Development clarified that it has no plans to take over Kasikornbank (KBank), attributing its recent increased shareholding in the bank solely to its pursuit of investment gains.
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Banks agree to reduce loan rates
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 26/04/2024
» Thai banks are set to cut the minimum retail rate (MRR) by 25 basis points for a period of six months, aiming to alleviate the debt burden for vulnerable customers in response to the prime minister asking lenders to lower interest rates for vulnerable groups and small businesses.
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Central bank urges banks to help vulnerable
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 25/04/2024
» The Bank of Thailand (BoT) is allowing commercial banks to adapt their business models to help vulnerable customers, in response to the prime minister's directive urging large local banks to lower lending interest rates for vulnerable groups and small businesses.
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Bank profits underwhelm in Q1
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/04/2024
» Commercial banks booked marginal profit growth in the first quarter of this year, largely influenced by the decreased profitability of small to mid-sized banks thanks to higher provision for loan loss reserves.
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Tisco sees high-yield lending strategy spurring NPLs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 23/04/2024
» Tisco Bank expects its non-performing loans (NPLs) to rise this year as the bank focuses on high-yield loans in an effort to enhance returns.
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Banks note rising profits
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/04/2024
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) and SCB X reported slight increases in their net profits in the first quarter this year, fuelled by higher net interest income, but tempered by a rise in loan-loss reserves.
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