totaled Baht 9,929 million, decreasing Baht 115 million or 1.15 percent from the previous quarter. KBank still recorded increased income. As evidenced, both net interest income and non- interest income rose

reasonable regulations. Beside regular communication with the preparers regarding the importance of quality financial reporting, the SEC cooperates with the Stock Exchange of Thailand in promulgating the

, the SEC implements the procedures for increasing the quality of their work on a continuing basis. This includes regular inspection of audit firms’ quality control system and random inspection of

the company 3) obtain relevant and adequate information on the company in a timely manner and on a regular basis 4) participate and vote in shareholder meetings to elect or remove members of the board

areas. The latest inspection on 29 audit firms in the capital market revealed that 86 percent of the inspected audit firms received either “acceptable” or “very satisfactory” rating for their quality

efforts by setting numerical targets. • Investors demand low impact investment ESG rating/performance is important for companies to be included in ESG funds and will affect market activity and pricing. This

of interest. Under these guidelines, it is advised that the Board members should not be appointed as members of more than four sub- committees or steering groups to ensure efficiency of duty

single brand of KASIKORNBANK. In alignment with our business strategies for 2019, KBank and subsidiaries thus reported Baht 38,727 million in net profit, increasing Baht 268 million or 0.70 percent

to expand investor base, regulations were passed to allow the setting up of many new types of mutual funds, the mobilization of long-term investment through retirement mutual fund, the improved

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