KASIKORNBANK (KBank) announced that it has set up KASIKORN BUSINESS-TECHNOLOGY GROUP (KBTG), which will act as a developer and also work in partnership with FinTech firms and tech-startups to explore financial innovations, aimed at enhancing competitiveness amid changes in global financial technology.

Mr. Teeranun Srihong, KBank President, has been appointed Chairman of KBTG for synergy in management with the Bank's Board of Directors, maintaining efficient and seamless teamwork with KBank's internal business units and IT partners, while Mr. Somkid Jiranuntarat, KBank Executive Vice President, has been appointed Vice Chairman.