Thailand

The lender still optimistic of the goal despite expected slowing down of lending growth in the fourth quarter.

BNP Paribas, Banco Santander Chile, Westpac, Svenska Handelsbanken, and Woori Bank can already sell a combined $1.1bn baht-denominated bonds.

The total cash consideration was THB767,907,519.20 or approximately RM78,426,395.

The lender shifts its eyes on Asia as economic growth in Latin America falls short from expected.

M&A deals in Thailand involving medium-sized corporations are seen as growth opportunities waiting to be seized.

Bangkok Bank customers can now view images of cheques they have written through a new high-technology service enabling online banking.

Local lenders enjoyed 35% revenue rise in the first half of this year amidst global economic woes.

Minimum investment for the bonds is $33.39 while the maximum is $33,392.

The lender’s aims to double the share of internet transactions to 10% by 2013.

Bank of China Bangkok became the first Chinese bank issuing the UnionPay dual-currency debit card in Thailand.

Kasikorn Leasing Company's earnings for the first half of 2011 totaled 237 million Baht, an increase of 5.8 percent over-year, said Mr. Isara Wongrung, Managing Director of Kasikorn Leasing Co., Ltd.

Siam Commercial Bank's personal loan business grew by 30% for the first half of the yearwith an outstanding loan amount of 18 billion baht.

To enable customers to gain the highest benefit from investment and to give an option for them to invest to their heart’s content, Krung Thai Bank launched 2 short-term deposit products.

Bangkok Bank launched a range of China Yuan  transaction services to help serve the expansion of trade and investment between Thailand and China.

Bangkok Bank and Asian Property Development celebrated the success of the sale of the company’s 3.6-year debentures of Baht 1.5 billion.

Krung Thai Bank reported a net income of 10,730 million baht, its highest semiannually net income in 16 years.  Its quarterly net income soared 55% year-to-year to 1,868 million baht.