Akaniti met with the Group CEO of HSBC to exchange views on the economy, investment, and fiscal discipline, while hearing proposals for developing Thailand’s financial market.
On 12 Nov 2026 GMT+7, reporters reported that Dr. Akaniti Nitithanprapas, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, along with Mr. Archwas Charoensilp and Dr. Santithan Sathienthai, Assistant Ministers of Finance, welcomed Mr. Georges Elhedery, Group CEO of HSBC Holdings plc, and his delegation. The meeting was held to exchange views and discuss economic, investment, and fiscal discipline issues. Also present were Dr. Benjarong Suwankiri, advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister, and representatives from the Fiscal Policy Office. The meeting took place on 11 Nov 2026 GMT+7 in the 20th-floor conference room of the Ministry of Finance.
During the meeting, HSBC expressed admiration and confidence in Thailand’s fiscal discipline, recognizing it as a crucial foundation for maintaining the country’s economic and financial stability. Both parties exchanged views on developing Thailand’s economic potential and financial market, covering key issues such as fundraising to support infrastructure development, promotion and enhancement of the bond market, and the advancement of digital financial systems. HSBC also presented proposals concerning the management of government-held shares to assist in guiding the Ministry of Finance’s operational policies and follow-up actions.
