Bangkok Bank
Bangkok Bank is Thailand's largest bank by assets, and the 6th largest bank in Southeast Asia. Its major international subsidiaries are Bangkok Bank Berhad in Malaysia, Bangkok Bank (China) in China and PermataBank in Indonesia. It has a presence in nine ASEAN countries as well as branches in Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Bangkok Bank connects with China’s fund transfer network
Bangkok Bank connects with China’s fund transfer network
This is expected to reduce transaction times and costs for export-import businesses.
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Bangkok Bank, The Mall Group launch campaign to expand co-branded card customer base
They also plan to develop new products aimed for foreign tourists, especially those from China.
Bangkok Bank’s net profit up 19.9% to $380.29m in Q1
Total loans and deposits logged single digit increases during the quarter.
Thai banks not “materially” affected by Myanmar earthquake
It only brought limited property damage and business disruption to Thailand, Moody’s said.
Bangkok Bank, Shell unveil prepaid card for Thai SMEs
They can use the preloaded card to pay for fuel at over 720 Shell service stations
Bangkok Bank approves paying out $485m for dividends
The THB6.5 per ordinary share will be paid out on 9 May.
Thai banks have room to improve costs, loans in 2025: UOBKH
But loans extended to SMEs will continue to remain sluggish in quality.
Bangkok Bank nets 8.6% net profit rise in 2024
It attributed this to the recovery of tourism and exports.
Bangkok Bank reports $358.91m net profit for Q3
Earnings per share is THB6.54 for the period that ended on 30 September 2024.
Bangkok Bank logs net profit of $1.05b for 9M 2024
Net income interest and non-interest income both rose during the period.
Thai banks join forces with billionaires, fintechs for virtual bank bid
Shopee's parent company, and banks SCB X and Bangkok Bank are amongst the aspirants.
Thai banks’ weak loan problem starts to bite: analyst
Provisions for expected credit losses now average 30%.
Bangkok Bank unveils green transition loan for businesses
The credit can be as high as $283m (THB10b)
Six Thai banks to sustain improved earnings through 2026: Fitch
They are well-positioned to face risks after years of excessive provisioning.
Bangkok Bank launches scan-to-pay shortcut
Over 68 million transactions were made using this function in May 2024.
Bangkok Bank announces temporary closure of digital, payment services on 6 July
Debit and credit cards won’t be able to use their cards for transactions during the period.
Bangkok Bank bookmarked $1.09b in cash for Songkran 2024
The cash was expected to have served over 8,000 ATMs and branches.
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