Thailand
Krung Thai Bank faces headwinds over sluggish loan demand
Krung Thai Bank faces headwinds over sluggish loan demand
Net loan growth rose 0.9% in January versus a 1.6% increase in December.
COVID-19 pushes Thai asset manager to the top
Bangkok Commercial Asset Management’s shares ballooned by 74% this year.
Thai banks' loan growths, asset quality may dwindle due to coronavirus
Profit levels, strong capital, and good coverage ratios may soften short-term impacts.
Thai banks on an overseas buying spree
But this could reduce their capital buffers and create additional risks.
Thai banks' net profits expected to grow 27% in Q4 2019
But earnings are down 6% over the same period due to higher operating expenses.
Thailand's central bank maintains policy rate at 1.25%
It will likely remain on hold in 2020, although a 25bp cut remains probable.
UOB's TMRW launches biometrics for accounts opening
It will be available at all 350 authentication kiosks across Greater Bangkok.
Kasikornbank introduces QR and barcode payment scheme
It will provide merchants with a one-stop app to various QR and barcode mobile payment providers.
Thai banks hit by sluggish growth
Earnings rose by a marginal 1% in Q3.
Thailand banks' Q3 profits to drop 14% as fee waiver bites
Earnings will take a hit from weak non-interest income.
Chart of the Week: Thai banks' Q2 stressed loans hits 2.95%
NPL improvements were seen in the manufacturing and commerce sectors.
Big Thai banks keep payouts low to boost capital
Capital positions are well beyond regulatory requirements.
Thai banks' credit costs to fall to 1.16% by end-2019
NPL ratio has been stable at 3.9-4.0% since 2017.
Thai banks' loan growth may slow to 4.1% by end-2019
SME loans and mortgages will grow at a slower pace.
Thai banks' bad loan balance hits 1.8% in Q2
Weaker debt servicing abilities reflected the slowing economy.
Thai banks' credit growth falls to 1% in H1 as demand wanes
Retail loan growth fell to 3.1% as auto sales and mortgage growth stumble.
Thai bank loans could grow 7% by end-2019
It will be supported by government projects paired with private investments.
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