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Facebook approaches BoT on Libra
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/07/2019
» The Bank of Thailand will schedule a meeting with Facebook to discuss the social media giant's much-touted Libra cryptocurrency.
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.
BBL looks to agents for expansion
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/05/2019
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) expects to finalise its banking agent appointments this year after negotiations with several potential partners, including MAI-listed Forth Smart Service Plc, the operator of Boonterm top-up machines.
Thailand sidesteps US watch list
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/05/2019
» Although Thailand managed to avoid a place on the US watch list for currency manipulation, the Bank of Thailand is still wary on the matter after the US Treasury tightened its criteria, says the central bank's chief.
SCB spurred on by agents
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 20/05/2019
» Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) plans to increase banking agent partnerships after its financial services at 7-Eleven stores delivered higher-than-expected transactions.
FSMART awaits approval for lending
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 13/05/2019
» MAI-listed Forth Smart Service Plc (FSMART), the country's largest top-up machine operator, is seeking the Bank of Thailand's approval for a consumer lending licence to diversify its business.
BAY looks to beef up agent channel with three deals
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 07/05/2019
» Bank of Ayudhya (BAY) plans to add three more banking agents this year to broaden customer accessibility to the bank's financial services and help achieve acquisition targets for new customers.
Weaker exports dampen Q1 growth
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 01/05/2019
» The Bank of Thailand has predicted economic growth for the first quarter could fall short of its 3.4% projection as exports during the period were weaker than expected, a senior official says.
BBL's Q1 net profit creeps upwards
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/04/2019
» Bangkok Bank's (BBL) first-quarter net profit was a tad higher as net interest income increased and lower loan-loss provisions were offset by the decline in non-interest income.
BBL cuts 2019 credit card growth view
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/04/2019
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) is set to cut its credit card growth target this year following sluggish performance, weighed down by the domestic political instability.