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High hopes for virtual banks
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 30/06/2025
» Financial literacy is crucial in enhancing consumer understanding ahead of the arrival of virtual banks, which aim to improve financial accessibility for underserved groups.
CIMBT loses out as home loan refinancing heats up
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/06/2025
» CIMB Thai Bank (CIMBT) is losing market share in mortgage refinancing as competition intensifies amid sluggish growth for new housing loans.
HSBC sees buoyant outlook for Asia, Middle East
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/05/2025
» HSBC expects positive trade and capital flows into Asia and the Middle East, supported by the regions' strong economic fundamentals, despite heightened global trade tensions.
Visa card spending per visitor rises in Thailand
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 24/05/2025
» Visa Thailand has observed slower growth in Visa card payments made by inbound tourists, in line with stagnant foreign tourist arrivals.
Bank rate cut to trim interest margin
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/05/2025
» Large local banks have lowered their interest rates in response to the Bank of Thailand's recent policy rate cut, a move that is expected to compress the banking sector's net interest margin (NIM) this year.
Modest export growth or contraction likely
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 09/05/2025
» Thai exports are expected to post marginal growth or contract this year and next, largely due to the anticipated US tariff hikes set to commence in the second half of 2025.
Moody's cuts outlook for banks
News, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 02/05/2025
» Moody's Ratings (Moody's) yesterday changed the outlook of seven Thai financial institutions to negative from stable.
Banks post marginal profit growth in Q1
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 22/04/2025
» The banking industry reported marginal growth in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, primarily due to lower net interest income (NII), aligning with a contraction in loans.
Bangkok Bank posts 20% uptick in net profit in first quarter
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 19/04/2025
» Bangkok Bank (BBL) reported 20% year-on-year growth in net profit for the first quarter of 2025, supported by a sharp increase in fee-based income, despite a contraction in loan volume.
KBank offers helping hand to exporters hit by US tariffs
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 18/04/2025
» As part of its efforts to mitigate the impact of the US tariffs on Thai exports, Kasikornbank (KBank) is assisting export clients in exploring new international markets to minimise potential disruption.