The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO), and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration in preventing securities trading violations under the Securities and Exchange Act and the Anti-money Laundering Act. This agreement aims to support effective law enforcement capabilities and strengthen investor confidence in the Thai capital market. The signing ceremony was presided over by Deputy...
UNDP and SEC have agreed to promote the capital market’s understanding of the meaning and principles behind sustainability, the Leave No One Behind Agenda, and sustainable finance. The agencies will also advocate for the integration of these principles into business’s strategies and operations. Speaking at the signing ceremony, Mr. Renaud Meyer, Resident Representative of UNDP in Thailand said, “Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important element of business strategy. It is being called...
Dr. Chaiwat Wibulswasdi, Chairman, Capital Market Development Fund, revealed that the CMDF board has approved in principle by supporting the Thai Capital Market’s digital infrastructure under the cooperation of SEC, considered that a strong capital market infrastructure which process capability to support the changing economy and digital society could provide a solid foundation for further development of businesses for business operators in the capital market. This is in line with the objectiv...
SEC Secretary-General Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol, along with SEC Deputy Secretary-General Sirivipa Supantanet, and management team met with H.E. Mr. Sou Socheat, Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Cambodia (SECC), and executives in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on August 5, 2019.On this occasion, both regulators exchanged views on cooperation and assistance that the SECC and SEC Thailand will provide to each other with regard to cross-border equity offering and depositary re...
Ms. Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol, SEC Secretary General (right) and H.E. Brian Davidson, the British Ambassador to Thailand (left) sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote inclusive economic
The SEC regulations for SLB issuance and offerings, effective since 16 May 2021, aim to support diversification of financial product types that address sustainability issues and align with the SEC’s policy to promote integration of sustainability factors into business operations. As SLB practices abroad continue to evolve, the SEC is proposing to amend the SLB regulations to enhance flexibility, accommodate financial innovations, and ensure alignment with SLB advancements aboard and internationa...
On 9 January 2023, the UK Government and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC Thailand) signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Financial Services to further strengthen their partnership in the financial sector. The MoU aims to promote inclusive economic growth and support Thailand on the transition towards low carbon and sustainable economy. It builds on the previous MoU under which the two parties have been collaborating for the past few years.For more details : ht...
Under the previous MoU, the UK and the SEC Thailand worked together with the UK providing technical assistance in areas including accounting standards, the development of financial technology (FinTech) ecosystem, sustainable finance such as green bonds and climate risk disclosure for listed companies, e-Know Your Customer (e-KYC) and cybersecurity. The new MOU will focus on supporting Thailand to further develop the regulatory environment for the FinTech sector, promote sustainable finance, and...
necessary or do not keep pace with situations or remain obstacles to livelihoods or engagement in occupations will be abolished or revised to lessen burdens on people. By doing so, methods used must be done
Upon the review of the Securities and Exchange Act, SEC finds that certain provisions of the law do not support the issuance of debt securities under the current economic situations. For example, the legal requirement on minimum face value of debentures may be too high and hinder retail investors to access debt markets, or the prohibition of set-off can cause unnecessary procedures and fees to issuer who wants to rollover the matured debt into a new one or who wants to restructure terms and cond...