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Thai banks' earnings to rebound to 15% in 2017: Credit Suisse
Thai banks' earnings to rebound to 15% in 2017: Credit Suisse
But loan demand is unlikely to accelerate.
Chart of the Week: These are the two culprits behind Thai banks' slow loan growth
It fell to as low as 3% recently.
Regulation of domestic debit card transactions in Thailand
Back in 2012, Thailand's Electronic Transactions Commission issued regulations that mandated domestic processing of domestic debit card transactions with debit cards issued in Thailand. It granted a grace period of one year for service providers to meet the new requirements.
Thai banks' new NPL formation falls for the first time in five years
It slipped 4% to ~USD1.2bn in 2Q16.
Thai banks' bad assets soar in 1H16 as more SMEs use houses as collateral
KrungThai Bank's non-performing assets could reach as much as US$1bn in 2H16.
Will Thai banks' capital buffers withstand a cyclical downtrend?
NPLs had risen to 3.6% in 1H16.
Bangkok Bank's net profit plunges 14% in 2Q16
Investment gains also declined 97%.
Should Thai banks be worried about regulator's plan to curb interest charges?
It may prove disruptive to banks.
Siam Commercial Bank could reduce credit costs in 2H16 on back of improving NPLs
The bank's NPLs fell by 22bps in 1Q16.
Banks’ profits to take a hit as Thailand goes cashless
Kasikorn Bank will bear the brunt of the impact.
Siam Commercial Bank targets first branch in China, eyes licence in Myanmar
It has also opened its first branch in Vietnam.
Credit Suisse targets wealthy Thais with launch of new wealth management business
It's eyeing HNWIs and entrepreneurs.
Myanmar’s largest bank clinches licence to open office in Thailand
It’s the first Myanmar bank to have an international office.
Kasikornbank's increased credit cost ceiling may not be fully utilized
It was raised from 170bps to 190bps.
Is the worst finally over for Siam Commercial Bank's asset quality?
NPL declined by USD111m in 1Q16.
Bangkok Bank's NPLs may have risen to 3.15% in 1Q16
The increase seems broad based, analysts say.
Krungsri's net profit likely to have increased 2.5% in 1Q16
It's a rare feat for Thai banks.
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