Bangkok Bank (BBL) plans to maintain the loan proportion of its international banking business at the existing level of 24-25% of total loans for the next few years, despite the high growth potential of regional markets.
BBL, the country's largest lender by total assets, expects the loan portfolio of its international banking business to increase marginally to 25% of total loans outstanding in three years, up from 24% at present, said senior executive vice-president Chaiyarit Anuchitworawong.
He said although there are great opportunities, especially in the regional markets as Asean grows, the bank's international banking business did not set an aggressive growth target and will remain focused on asset quality.
