Bank of Thailand (BoT)
Singapore moves to curb private housing boom
Buyers have to pay higher taxes and face tougher loan-to-value limits
Bank of Thailand allows securities firms to provide forex trading services
Central bank says rule change will improve market flexibility
People: Thailand appoints new deputy governor
The Central Bank of Chile appoints two division managers; RBNZ communications chief resigns
Bank of Thailand to test use of digital currency for interbank settlement
Governor says bank is close to finishing proof-of-concept for digital bond issues
Thai governor advises banks to get fintech-based vaccine
Fintech can help build “immunity” to financial shocks, says Santiprabhob, urging banks to use data to improve risk management
Thailand set to approve banking agents amid inclusion push
Financial inclusion effort means people can take deposits, transfer money and pay bills at banking agents, such as small merchants and post offices
Thailand eases foreign exchange rules to encourage outflows
Central bank seeks to cool down the baht, one of the fastest-appreciating Asian currencies
Singapore unveils cross-border fintech push
Singapore plans to work with central banks in Hong Kong, Canada and Thailand on fintech
Malaysia starts to feel effects of Fed rate hikes
Fed rate hike in June reversed flows into Malaysian financial markets, leading to an increase in yields, a deprecation of the ringgit and a fall in the stock market; Thailand appears less affected
China-led Asian Financial Cooperation Association launches
AFCA aims to strengthen regional financial co-operation and participate in global financial governance
Bank of Thailand raises growth forecast amid weak inflation
Thai central bank says it is waiting for economic growth to become more broad-based, as inflation continues to disappoint
Thai central bank warns on deteriorating debt serviceability
Bank of Thailand flags financial stability risks as weakening macroeconomic outlook impacts debts among SMEs and households
Thai central bank sets out timeline for forex reforms
Some regulations are “obsolete”, Thai governor says
Financial integration will strengthen region – Thai governor
Santiprabhob says policies need to “converge” in order to create an integrated market; payment systems would be a good place to start with harmonised standards a proven solution, he says
Thai governor calls for rethink of monetary policy frameworks
New structure should systematically acknowledge the negative impact of monetary policy; Santiprabhob recognises macroprudential cannot take all the strain
Emerging markets primed for Fed rate hike, central bank panel says
Emerging market central bankers say improved communication from the Fed has helped them to prepare for future normalisation; central banks have adopted a range of policies to absorb forex shocks
Former Bank of Thailand governor cleared of Asian financial crisis charges
Governor cleared of wrongdoing related to central bank’s defence of baht in 1997, as Supreme Court brings 15-year court case to a close
Bank of Thailand's Veerathai on the Thai economy, governance and payment reform
Bank of Thailand's governor speaks to Christopher Jeffery about the resilience of the Thai economy, governance and payments infrastructure reforms, plus why he does not agree with the IMF
Payments revamp should cut costs in Thailand, governor says
In an interview with Central Banking journal, Veerathai Santiprabhob lifts the lid on payment system reforms aimed at strengthening infrastructure and promoting debit card usage
Bank of Thailand eases loan restrictions for investment in GMS
Bank of Thailand aims to liberalise banking activities by broadening cross-border banking networks, governor says; central bank relaxing regulations as part of effort
Bank of Thailand frets over zero lower bound
Minutes show latest policy decision influenced by worries over financial imbalances and perceived need to maintain “policy space” in event of economic hit
Government approves final stage of Thai development plan
Bank of Thailand will promote electronic payments in latest phase of financial sector master plan; all phases to be completed by 2020
Bank of Thailand cuts forecasts for growth and inflation
Monetary policy report says risks are ‘skewed to the downside’ as central bank lowers its forecasts; MPC was divided over further easing at April meeting
Top Thai regulator advises Asean neighbours to open markets slowly
Bank of Thailand regulatory policy director warns Laos and Vietnam liberalisation could cripple their banks if conducted too quickly