Bangkok, November 10, 2011 ? The Securities and Exchange Commission has passed a resolution at the monthly meeting No. 12/2011 allowing amendment to the regulations governing local and foreign credit rating agencies in response to the changing business environment and in line with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) standards. The revision requires that locally-based CRAs implement efficient, reliable and systematic credit rating methodologies and operate independen...
Bangkok, July 23, 2013 ? The European Commission ("EC") announced its decision to recognize Thailand auditor oversight under SEC?s supervision as equivalent to those of the European Union ("EU
Cryptocurrency is a financial innovation that is exposed to high volatility. Investment in this digital asset thus requires knowledge and understanding and a risk profile that is not so sensitive to investment loss. The SEC is therefore proposing to specify the qualifications of cryptocurrency investors to ensure proper investor protection mechanism in consistent with the level of risk related to the product. In essence, the public consultation is on the proposed qualifications of cr...
Bangkok, April 27, 2015 ? The SEC urges shareholders of CyberPlanet Interactive Plc. (CYBER) to exercise voting rights, at the upcoming shareholders? meeting on April 30, 2015, on the company proposal to purchase outstanding and newly issued shares of Andaman Power and Utility Co., Ltd. (APU) totaling 3.4 million shares worth 340 million baht, to obtain concession to sell the power to Myanmar government. The independent financial advisor (IFA) viewed that the proposed transaction is not reasonab...
Bangkok, September 22, 2014 ? The SEC advised shareholders of Adamas Incorporation Plc. (ADAM) to thoroughly study the company?s proposal for disposal of assets of its subsidiaries, affiliates and related companies at the upcoming shareholders? meeting on September 25, 2014. Earlier, ADAM announced to seek shareholders? approval on 9.46 million baht disposal of assets of its subsidiaries, affiliates and related companies, namely Adamas World Ltd., Adamas Consumer Ltd., News Multimedia Ltd. and G...
Bangkok, April 22, 2014 ? The SEC advised SUPER shareholders to study the company?s proposal to acquire shares of Pro Solar One Co., Ltd. ("ProOne") through its subsidiary before casting votes at the shareholders? meeting on April 25, 2014.Earlier, Superblock Plc. ("SUPER") has proposed an acquisition plan for its shareholders? consideration where its subsidiary - Super Energy Group Co., Ltd. ("ENERGY") will acquire 100% of shares in Pro Solar One Co.,Ltd ("ProOne"), a solar power plant operator...
Bangkok, March 20, 2015 ? The SEC urges shareholders of EMC Plc. (EMC) to study information and exercise voting rights, at the upcoming EMC shareholders? meeting on March 25, 2015. EMC proposed to the shareholders? meeting to enter into related party transaction with Ua Withya Plc (UWC) to purchase shares of Imperial Land Company Limited (IMP) and the claim over outstanding loan and accrued interests. Earlier, EMC announced the proposed acquisition of 100% IMP shares from UWC at the price not ex...
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen mutual collaboration in capital market oversight. This collaboration aims to improve regulatory efficiency within each organization’s legal framework, creating
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by Secretary-General Pornanong Budsaratragoon, along with SEC executives, held a meeting with the Thai Listed Companies Association (TLCA), led by Chairman Chanin Vongkusolkit and TLCA members, to discuss strategies for the development and promotion of supervision over listed companies. The discussions covered measures to prevent adverse behaviors of listed companies, as well as other policy directions that would help reduce challenges to...