Thailand

BAY could benefit from MUFG's group support.

Islamic Bank of Thailand will use proceeds to hike capital.

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.

Remains intent on asset acquisition to fuel expansion.

Loans were up 12.4%.

Nomura adjusted its Kasikornbank’s 2013-14F earnings forecast by 1%.

It was 3.3% in 2008.

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Bangkok Bank is studying he best way to expand in the personal loans sector.

Krungthai Bank will increase its SME loans by Bt55 billion this year.

SME loans accounts for 90% of its loan book.

Thanks to its strong fee base and falling cost structure.

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

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

Thai commercial banks increased their combined net income by 21 percent to Bt173 billion in 2012.

Should target ASEAN countries for M&As or joint ventures.