Thailand

Kasikornbank to be the most profitable bank in Thailand

Thanks to its strong fee base and falling cost structure.

Kasikornbank to be the most profitable bank in Thailand

Thanks to its strong fee base and falling cost structure.

Thailand's troubled state banks to get help

The Bank of Thailand will tackle problems of the specialised financial institutions owned by the state.

Thai banks' household loans under watch

The Bank of Thailand said it was keeping a close watch on credit for the purchase of cars and condominiums.

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?

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.