Krungthai Bank to Partner with AIS on Virtual Bank Investment

Currently, financial institutions are waiting for the Bank of Thailand to issue virtual bank regulations, which are likely to be announced soon

Moody’s downgrades BCAs of Kasikornbank and Siam Commercial Bank

Moody’s has also downgraded the Baseline Credit Assessments (BCAs) of KBank and SCB to baa2 from baa1, reflecting the structural challenges to their asset quality and profitability that are exacerbated by the slow economic recovery in Thailand

BOT to implement Digital Technologies to handle Debt Restructuring

The BOT said it aims to provide greater convenience for borrowers by streamlining the process in a way that does not require physical meetings and conforms with the government’s health safety measures.

UOB Thailand outlook changed to negative after acquisition of Citi

United Overseas Bank (Thai) Public Co Ltd, headquartered in Bangkok, reported total assets of THB725 billion as of 31 December 2021. The outlook was changed to negative from stable because the acquisition will result in a significant decrease in UOBT’s core capital ratio.

Climate change raises asset risks for banks in Asia-Pacific

Climate change and related government policies raise asset risks for banks in Asia-Pacific, while legal and reputational risks are growing while large, diversified banks in the region are better able to cope with these risks and preserve their credit strength

APAC Banks to Face Portfolio Valuation Losses As Yields Rise

The latest data suggest that Fitch-rated banks in Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia and Taiwan have the largest AFS securities portfolios, and display particular sensitivity to changes in yields.

Thai banks net profit stood at 146.2 billion baht in 2020

The Thai banking system remained resilient with high levels of capital fund, loan loss provision and liquidity to support economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. according to latest Bot assessment.

AMLO is investigating four Thai banks’ alleged role in suspicious transactions

Thailand’s Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) is verifying a report, by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ), stating that four Thai banks have been involved in suspicious financial transactions over nearly two decades.