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Thai banks post Bt173-B net profit in 2012
Thai banks post Bt173-B net profit in 2012
Thai commercial banks increased their combined net income by 21 percent to Bt173 billion in 2012.
Thai banks prodded to expand overseas
Should target ASEAN countries for M&As or joint ventures.
CIMB Thai's retail strategy targets affluent customers
CIMB Thai Bank made it easier for wealthier customers to hold a CIMB Thai "Preferred" account.
Thailand's Bank of Ayudhya expands e-business
Bank of Ayudhya will invest Bt2 billion in three years to penetrate the online financial services market.
Kiatnakin Bank's FY13F net profit expected to grow 45%
And fee income growth is seen to reach 24.6%.
Thailand's BAY to keep focus on retail lending
Bank of Ayudhya will maintain focus on retail loans, which account for 49 per cent of its lending portfolio.
Krung Thai Bank eyes 15% fee income growth for 2013
It will benefit from the government’s THB2t infrastructure spending over the next seven years.
10 Thai banks' combined net profit up 24% to Bt162b
But guess which bank is the laggard with a 60% earnings drop?
Bangkok Bank expects loan growth to continue in 2013
Bangkok Bank expects further loan growth after the 9.1-percent expansion in 2012.
Bangkok Bank’s net profit surged 21% in 2012
But will it continue its momentum this year?
Analyst predicts 21% net profit growth for Bangkok Bank in 2013F
Profit also grew 21% in 2012.
Kasikornbank's earnings dropped 16% to THB7.7b in 4Q12
But overall profit for FY12 grew 46%.
Myanmar to reform banking system
Myanmar has set its sights on overhauling its battered and distrusted banking system.
Improved access to credit urged in Thailand
Thai experts wants reduction of people's dependence on loan sharks be pushed on to the national agenda.
Thailand's TMB Bank slashes NPLs, eyes profitability
TMB Bank is now focusing on return on equity and sustainable profitability.
KBank's debit card addresses spending habits of young adults
Kasikornbank responded to the needs of customers aged 18-35 with its universal debit card.
Thailand's SCB aims for double-digit lending growth
Siam Commercial Bank unveiled its plans for 2013 to boost growth.
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