News & Events – Fair Finance Asia Thailand

Thai Banks Excel in ESG: 2023 Fair Finance Scores Announced

dungvovan — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:57:05 +0000

Fair Finance Thailand awarded TMBThanachart Bank and Government Savings Bank for their top ESG scores in 2023 based on FFGI policy assessment. TMBThanachart excelled in gender equality, health, and nature, while Government Savings Bank stood out in climate change, consumer protection and transparency.

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Human Rights and Financial Sector

dungvovan — Wed, 31 Jan 2024 13:48:46 +0000

The article focused on the importance of human rights policy in financial sector and Thia bank score from policy assessment in human rights theme.

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The Final Version of the Thailand Taxonomy

dungvovan — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 02:05:55 +0000

The Bank of Thailand and the Securities and Exchange Commission released the finalized version of the Thailand Taxonomy on June 30, 2023. Fair Finance Thailand invites readers to compare the final document with their comments and provides further recommendations for its practical application.

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The 5th Annual Policy Assessment of Thai Banks

dungvovan — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 01:59:00 +0000

The report published scores for 8 commercial banks and 3 Specialized Financial Institutions in Thailand based on policy assessments using the Fair Finance Guide International (FFGI) in 2022.

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FFT Comments on the Draft of Thailand Taxonomy Phase 1

dungvovan — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:53:56 +0000

Fair Finance Thailand provided comments on the draft Thailand Taxonomy, which focuses on classifying economic activities based on their environmental impact.

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BOT Policy Hackathon on Sustainable Finance

dungvovan — Fri, 08 Jul 2022 08:14:03 +0000

Bank of Thailand organized a policy hackathon to brainstorm solutions and strategies for sustainable finance. The event aimed to foster collaboration between stakeholders and promote innovative ideas in the financial sector.

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Debtors’ Rights and Voluntary Bankruptcy

dungvovan — Fri, 29 Apr 2022 19:51:00 +0000

The article discusses the rights of debtors in the context of bankruptcy. It highlights the challenges faced by debtors on the regulation related to bankruptcy.

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Insolvency Act: The Social Safety Net of Debtors

dungvovan — Fri, 01 Apr 2022 08:07:17 +0000

The article highlights the importance of Insolvency Act. It emphasizes the role of Insolvency Act on debtors, economics and financial institution.

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Arms Trade and Financial Institution: The case of Russian-Ukraine war

dungvovan — Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:04:55 +0000

(Photo source: Fair Finance International)

Fair Finance Thailand has published an article discussing the arms trade and its implications. The article delves into the financial institutions that are involved in the arms trade and their potential impacts on human rights and conflicts.

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Dismantling the Insolvency Act: Step Away from the Dept Cycle

dungvovan — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 07:54:43 +0000

The article discusses the Insolvency Act and its implications. Cherdsak, an expert in the field, provides insights into the Act and its potential impact on debtors and creditors. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the Act and its provisions.

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