Ms. Jomkwan Kongsakul, Deputy Secretary-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), participated in a panel discussion on the topic, “Evolution of Market Structures: Next-Generation Technology” at “Securities Commission Malaysia – WFE Dialogue,” organized by Securities Commission Malaysia. During the discussion, the Deputy Secretary-General shared insights on the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance transparency and the efficiency of the capital markets. She also discussed t...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), represented by Ms. Winita Kultangwatana, Director of the Sustainable Development Department, participated as a speaker at the webinar "Human Rights in Business," organized by the ESG Network Club under the Thai Listed Companies Association (Thai LCA). The session covered disclosures in the 56-1 One Report, with a focus on the social aspects of sustainability management, including human rights due diligence (HRDD) practices. The event also highlighted...
Mrs. Pornanong Budsaratragoon, Secretary-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Thailand (SEC), was invited by the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI) to participate in the opening ceremony of the Thailand Board of Investment's Office in Riyadh and the Thailand-Saudi Arabia Investment Forum from 13-15 July 2024, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The events were organized by the BOI, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand leading representatives from public and private sectors. The...
Ms. Jomkwan Kongsakul, Deputy Secretary-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), along with the SEC executives, participated in the opening ceremony of DGT 2024: Digital Momentum for the Future, organized by the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) from 29-30 May 2024. The ceremony was presided over by Mr. Prasert Jantararuangtong, Minister of Digital Economy and Society, as the guest of honor, accompanied by Dr. Wetang Phuangsup, Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministr...
Mrs. Pornanong Budsaratragoon, SEC Secretary-General, along with the SEC delegates attended the 49th IOSCO Annual Meeting and HCMC Public Conference from 26 to 29 May 2024. During this event, the IOSCO members shared perspectives and operating guidelines on critical issues. These included sustainable finance in accordance with disclosure standards, consistent and comparable perspectives and practices and the supervision of artificial intelligence (AI) for financial service provider, as we...
Mrs. Pornanong Budsaratragoon, Secretary-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), along with SEC executives, participated in the Anti-Corruption Day 2024 under the theme “Transparent Corruption: ESG … Governance (G) Is There but Can't Be Seen.” The event was presided over by Mr. Vichien Phongsathorn, Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Organization of Thailand (ACT). The event aimed to emphasize the importance of fostering effective, transparent, and accountable management across all...
The meeting discussed important developments and course of actions in overseeing and developing the capital markets of member jurisdictions. For instances, issues around harmful but legal conduct such as push selling or unsuitable distribution of financial products are found as a common area of concern arises in many jurisdictions, which poses challenge to the regulators. In this view, members have shared and discussed relevant guidelines and preventive measures such as industry engagemen...
Mrs. Pornanong Budsaratragoon, Secretary-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), participated in the ceremony honoring the sacred entities at the Ministry of Finance on the occasion of its 150th Anniversary. Presided over by Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, Minister of Finance, the event took place on 24 December 2024, at the King Rama V Monument Plaza, the Ministry of Finance.Mr. Pichai Chunhavajira, Minister of Finance
Mrs. Pornanong Budsaratragoon, SEC Secretary-General, joined the panel on “Intersection of Fintech and AI in Wealth Management” in the SFC Symposium organized on 28 February 2024, and shared the supervisory framework for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning in the Thai capital market. The framework is in line with the International Organization of Securities Commissions: IOSCO standards, and designed to attain four regulatory objectives, which are fairness, compliance wi...
Mrs. Pornanong Budsaratragoon, Secretary-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), along with SEC executives, participated in the IOSCO Asia-Pacific Regional Committee (APRC) meeting, EU-Asia Pacific Regulatory Forum, SFC Regional Securities Regulatory Leadership Symposium and ASIFMA Gala Dinner. At the meetings, senior securities regulators and top executives from private sector discussed and exchanged views on the challenges of capital market supervision and development as well...