Thailand
TMB Bank slated for a strong recovery despite disappointing 1Q17 earnings
Unexpectedly high provisioning expense is to blame for the weak 1Q17 bottomline.
What can we learn from the Krungsri-MUFG partnership?
Krungsri’s integration with the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group has boosted the Thai bank’s local strength and regional reach.
Thai banks urged to implement aggressive yet focussed strategy to keep up with fintechs
Learn what bankers have to say about the challenges of fintechs, digitalisation, and ATM fraud.
Bangkok Bank launches 12-week international fintech accelerator programme
The programme will commence in June 2017.
Kasikornbank launches funds transfer service for all AEC+3 currencies at every branch
It's the first bank to have a transfer service for the 10 Asean currencies and the yuan, yen and won.
How can Asian banks leverage innovations like robotics, blockchain and robo advice?
Hear from EY's ASEAN fintech and payments lead Varun Mittal at the 2017 Retail Banking Forum Bangkok.
Siam Commercial Bank's digital banking head to speak at the 2017 Retail Banking Forum Bangkok
Tana Pothikamjorn will discuss how to transform businesses for the digital age.
What to expect at the 2017 Asian Banking and Finance Retail Banking Forum in Bangkok on March 15
Thought leaders from Bain & Company and EY will be speaking.
Kasikornbank opens second Border Trade Business Centre in Mukdahan
The bank aims to boost value of border trade by US$22m.
Siam Commercial Bank could earn as much as US$1b in SCB Life sale
That is equivalent to 60% of FY17 net profit.
Citi now allows cardholders in Asia to use rewards points when shopping at Amazon
The offer is available for cardholders in Thailand, and soon in Singapore, Philippines, and Australia.
Chart of the Week: Check out the Thai banks' rising net interest margins
Thanks to declining interest costs.
Are Thai banks resilient enough to withstand negative sector trends?
Capital and loan-loss buffers are adequate, says Fitch.
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%.