Thailand
Krungsri's 11% loan growth in FY16 the highest in the industry
Krungsri's 11% loan growth in FY16 the highest in the industry
Will robust growth continue in 2017?
Siam Commercial Bank's NPLs fell by only US$113m in 4Q16
NPLs among SMEs increased in 4Q16.
KBANK not comfortable with having a lower coverage ratio than its competitors: analyst
It now stands at 130%.
2 risks that TMB Bank must face in 2017
Export-oriented SME loans is one.
Thai banks' loan growth projected to hit 6% in 2017
Growth will be driven by consumer loans.
Thai banks' earnings to be largely driven by interest income in 2017
Bangkok Bank and Krung Thai Bank are potentially the biggest gainers.
Thai banks' net profit up 23% in 4Q16
Thanks to an 18% decline in provisioning.
Siam Commercial Bank seeking foreign partner for its insurance arm
A deal could give the life insurance business a valuation of at least US$3b.
Here's why Thai banks are solid enough to weather shocks
They have a pretty high capital base.
Everything you need to know about CIMB Thai's new branch inside a 7-Eleven store
Find out if the bank's tiniest branch will also operate 24/7.
Thai banks to slash NPLs by around US$614m
Thanks to Sahaviriya Steel Industries' reclassification.
Bangkok Bank sued by Fox for not paying bank guarantees worth US$71m
But the bank insists it does not have to pay.
Thai banks' asset quality continues to weaken
Risks are prevalent in the SME and unsecured retail loans segments.
Bangkok Bank CEO hopes Thailand's NPL ratio won't peak at 4%
But analysts think this scenario is "too pessimistic".
Thai banks to see gradually declining delinquencies in 2017
But asset quality pressures will persist.
Thai banks' assets to shrink for the first time since 1997
Total assets grew a measly 1.4% in September.
Thai banks' provisions feared to rise in 2017
But NPLs are unlikely to escalate.
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