Bangkok Bank and Commerzbank run international trade transaction on Marco Polo blockchain network Two banking members of blockchain trade finance initiative Marco Polo – Bangkok Bank and Commerzbank – have jointly executed an international trade transaction using distributed ledger technology (DLT). Launched in 2017, Marco Polo, which counts over 20 banks from across the globe as its…
China’s Alipay mobile payment platform and TAT sign letter of intent Alipay is the world’s largest mobile and online payment platform operated by Ant Financial Services Group, with over 900 million members. Bangkok, 27 May 2019 – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Alipay (Hangzhou) Information Technology Co., Ltd. today signed a Letter of…
MOU SIGNING Thai, Lao central banks enhance cooperation The Bank of Thailand and the Bank of Laos PDR have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on cooperation in the areas of financial innovation and payments systems in Chiang Rai yesterday after the meeting of the 5th Asean Finance Ministers’ and Central Governors’ Meeting and related…
Thailand Post branches out into banking Thailand Post has joined hands with 10 banks to provide money deposit services via its 1,200 branches and counter services nationwide. The firm expects 50,000 transactions per month with value of around Bt700 million in the next three months. Thailand Post president Smorn Terdthumpiboon said the firm is partnering…
Kasikornbank (KBank) has announced a mission to forge a brand-new banking business, in order to be more robust at home and ready to make greater inroads abroad. In so doing, KBank has integrated data, human resources and business partners to personalise services that meet the needs of customers residing anywhere. The bank is aiming for…