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AIS banking on digital venture with SCB

AIS banking on digital venture with SCB

Mobile firm seeks new revenue stream

Mr Somchai (left) is pictured next to Arthid Nanthawithaya, chief executive of SCB. AISCB, the companies’ joint venture, will focus on digital financial services.

Advanced Info Service (AIS), the country’s largest mobile operator by subscriber base, says a joint venture it will establish with Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) will create a new revenue stream from innovative financial services, particularly digital lending, which has seen a tremendous surge in demand.

On Tuesday, AIS and SCB announced a plan to establish a joint venture — AISCB — to focus on digital financial services, such as loans. AISCB, with a registered capital of 600 million baht, will be held at a ratio of 50:50…

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