Thailand
Kasikornbank's 2013E return on equity predicted to hit 20.8%
It's one of the strongest in the sector.
Kasikornbank's 2013E return on equity predicted to hit 20.8%
It's one of the strongest in the sector.
Siam Commercial Bank's earnings predicted to climb 36% to THB14.2b
Check out what segments will boost growth.
Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ likely to merge its Thai branch with Bank of Ayudhya after acquisition
But getting substantial shareholding is still uncertain.
Mitsubishi UFJ to buy up to 75% of Thailand's Bank of Ayudhya
It'll be the first deal of its kind by a Japanese mega bank.
How to make infrastructure attractive to the investor
When talking about infrastructure investment, one thinks of various types of risks starting from political risks, operational risks, over-running cost & time risks, and so-on. These types of risks make the investment unattractive to investors.
Kasikorn Bank's 2Q13 profit predicted to jump to THB10.5-11b
Flat NIM is also expected.
This is what could happen if Mitsubishi UFJ acquires Bank of Ayudhya
BAY could benefit from MUFG's group support.
IBT to issue Thailand's first-ever sukuk
Islamic Bank of Thailand will use proceeds to hike capital.
3 strategies to make the best exit for private equity players
Investors recognize that Southeast Asia is one of key markets in the decade. Stable GDP growth, political stability, and rising stock markets drive growth of the middle class and massive spending. Major players of the western countries aim to get their foothold in the region. Some of regional and local private equity (PE) players aim to make exit of their investments. AEC in 2015 onward should create opportunity for companies with good business model to expand regionally for capturing 600 population and over 100 million middle class by 2016. I am an optimistic view that it should be the right timing on getting into the region of key players. There are several alternatives of making the best exit for PE players – going initial public offering (IPO), trade sale, or management buyout. Each one has pros and cons on pursuing it.
RHB Thailand raising capital for expansion
Remains intent on asset acquisition to fuel expansion.
Thai banks' NIM 'remarkably stable' at 3% for 4 years
Loans were up 12.4%.
Kasikornbank's margins to rise to 3.75% by 2015F
Nomura adjusted its Kasikornbank’s 2013-14F earnings forecast by 1%.
This is why Krung Thai Bank's margins have dropped to 2.92% in 2012
It was 3.3% in 2008.
Thai banks now seeing the strongest earnings cycle in 20 years
Find out what drives the growth.
Bangkok Bank to expand personal loan offering
Bangkok Bank is studying he best way to expand in the personal loans sector.
Thailand's KTB, Exim Bank provide attractive SME loans
Krungthai Bank will increase its SME loans by Bt55 billion this year.
Bangkok Bank to benefit from Thailand's first-ever SME loan cycle since 1997
SME loans accounts for 90% of its loan book.