Thailand

UOB Thailand ushers in new CEO

Richard Maloney will begin his role on 1 July.

UOB Thailand ushers in new CEO

Richard Maloney will begin his role on 1 July.

Siam Commercial Bank shares crisis lessons from pandemic

The bank’s early investment in tech helped it grow its digital customer base to 17 million.

Thailand’s central bank appoints new assistant governors

The four individuals promoted were previously senior directors for different teams.

Citi names ex-BNP Paribas banker as new head of markets for Thailand

Nattaphan Assavavisessivakul was head of global markets and ALM Treasury at BNP Paribas.

China, Thailand ink MOU to enhance local currency use

They will also promote cross-border payment and settlement.

KBank Private Banking, EQT Partners unveil new private equity fund

The minimum investment is THB500,000 with an 18 month lock-up period.

Thai central bank’s digital payments on ‘top of the world’

The Bank of Thailand is eyeing to expand connectivity with more countries.

Alipay+ and Thai tourism body launch D-Hub program for Chinese tourists

Over 2.35 million Chinese tourists visited Thailand in January to April 2024.

Thailand’s central bank appoints three new senior roles

Two deputy governors are rotating while one assistant governor is moving up.

Thailand’s TMBThanachart Bank eyes higher dividend payouts in 2024: analyst

The bank’s net profits rose 24% in Q1 compared to a year ago.

SCB X reports 2.6% higher net profit of $305.43m in Q1

Net interest income rose by fees and other income dropped.

Thailand’s TISCO maintains strict credit policy as car loans fall

It will maintain its high dividend payout but won’t heed calls to raise it, analysts said.

Thailand’s Krungthai Bank temporarily closes two branches

They will resume normal operations on 22 April.

Bangkok Bank bookmarked $1.09b in cash for Songkran 2024

The cash was expected to have served over 8,000 ATMs and branches.

Bangkok Bank’s large credit reserves lends stability to problem loans

The bank is expected to maintain strong solvency and liquidity.