Thailand
Lack of virtual bank licence ‘not a big problem’ for Bangkok Bank
Lack of virtual bank licence ‘not a big problem’ for Bangkok Bank
It estimates that virtual banks’ business revenue will not be significant in the first 5 years of operations.
Investment gains boost Thai banks’ Q2 performances
Banks’ net profit is expected to soften in H2 2025.
KBANK credit costs’ set to exceed target on trade pressures
In the worst-case scenario, credit cost could rise to 170bp.
Krungthai Bank’s net profit dip 1% to $344.37m in Q2
Basic earnings per share is THB0.8 for the quarter.
SCB X net profit up 18.7% to $386.9m in H1
Q2 net profit rose 27.7% on higher investment gains and reduced losses.
Bangkok Bank likely to miss 2025 net interest margin target
Its Q2 2025 earnings growth was flat year-on-year.
TMBThanachart Bank’s dividend payout likely at 65% for 2025
But rising NPLs in auto loans and unsecured consumer loans can be a problem.
Thailand’s SCB enforces SIM name match requirement
Customers can still make transactions as usual on ATMs and branches.
Hantec Financial unveils Southeast Asia regional office in Bangkok
The Hong Kong-headquartered company holds 12 regulatory licenses worldwide.
Bangkok Bank enables Paybooc QR payments in Thailand
Koreans using the Paybooc app can now make QR payments in the country.
Krungthai Bank to perform ATM system maintenance
ATM and ATM+ services won’t be available on certain dates and times in July.
SCB Tech X appoints new CEO
Kanakakorn has over 20 years of experience in the technology and financial sectors.
Thailand’s SCB surpasses sustainable finance target
It has disbursed THb180b, already past the THB150b target.
UOB, Frasers Thailand to support investments in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia
UOB Thailand will offer financial solutions to business expanding in the three countries.
Virtual banks in Thailand face tight competition and regulatory hurdles
Regulatory restrictions and target customer segments will keep them from growing too quickly.
Krungsri unveils corporate banking plans in ASEAN
It affirmed its desire to support Japanese corporations operating in Thailand.
Thailand’s central bank names new deputy governor
Suwannee Jatsadasak is now deputy governor, corporate development.
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