Siam Commercial Bank hosts SCBFM FORUM to bolster business resilience, anticipating declining interest rates

           Siam Commercial Bank’s Financial Markets Function recently convened the SCBFM FORUM: Easing Cycle and Business in New Tech Horizon for its large corporate, SME, and institutional clientele, which saw over 150 corporate executives overseeing financial market transactions participating in the event. Mr. Patrick Poulier, Executive Vice President & Head of the Financial Markets Function at Siam Commercial Bank (fourth from the left), along with financial market executives, extended a warm welcome to participants and introduced risk management tools aimed at optimizing cost efficiencies in foreign exchange transactions.

           The forum also featured Mr. Dhanawat Suthumpun, Managing Director of Microsoft (Thailand) Co., Ltd. (third from the left), who shared insights on Disruptive Technologies. This discussion explored technological trends reshaping the business landscape and emphasized the critical role of technology in enhancing competitiveness and fostering sustainable growth for organizations.

           Additionally, attendees engaged in discussions on strategic adaptations to address the impending interest rate decline and navigate international trade challenges under the theme of "Navigating Financial Markets Amid the Cycle." This segment featured perspectives from Mr. Wachirawat Banchuen, Senior Financial Market Strategist at Siam Commercial Bank, and Dr. Piyasak Manason, Head of Economic Research, Research Division at InnovestX Securities Co., Ltd.