He added that he expected the group to continue on its growth path in the second half by focusing on hire-purchase loans, mortgages and personal loans.

Kiatnakin Phatra Financial sees good growth in new lending, net profit in first half

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Nongluck is a senior economic journalist covering the macroeconomics, real estate, and corporate investment strategies driving growth across Thailand and Southeast Asia.

Kiatnakin Phatra Financial sees good growth in new lending, net profit in first half

Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group achieved new-loan growth of 10.2 per cent in the first half of the year, generating a net profit of Bt3.06 billion – up 13.1 per cent from the same period last year – chief executive officer Aphinant Klewpatinond said on Monday.

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