offering and to strengthen proper investor protection mechanisms. Pursuant to the amended regulations, investors’ rights will be protected fairly according to the characteristics, forms and risks of the
The Securities and Exchange Commission, led by Secretary-General Pornanong Budsaratragoon and the management team, held a meeting with the Thai Investors Association (TIA), led by President Mr.Yingyong Nilasena, directors and advisors, together with members of the Shareholders’ Proxy Volunteer Club, to discuss collaboration in developing and enhancing the protection of shareholders’ and investors’ rights in alignment with the changing capital market ecosystem. The discussion included st...
Bangkok, 8 November 2017 ? The SEC is seeking public comments on the draft amendment to the Ministerial Regulation for Securities Business Licenses to provide flexibility and support new businesses in the future. The key objective is to put in place a new licensing regime whereby a more specific type of license could be issued to be in line with the applicant's business model. This aims to replace the current regime whereby each license represents a bundle of business undertakings, which proves...
operational strategies, aiming to reduce obstacles and enhance business operations to strengthen confidence in the Thai capital market. The meeting was held at the SEC Building on 21 December 2023.Mrs
In this workshop, the SEC, the TDO, and digital asset business operators joined forces with relevant agencies including the Bank of Thailand, the Cyber Crime Investigation Bureau, the Central Investigation Bureau, the Anti-Money Laundering Office, and the Thai Bankers’ Association, to establish additional measures and industry standards to address the issue of victims' funds being transferred through digital asset mule accounts. Moreover, individuals identified as mule account holders will face...
The MOU signed today is a result of a fruitful discussion between SEC Thailand and the SECC on the occasion of a courtesy visit to Cambodia in early August this year. This MOU reaffirms mutual intention to promote and support the successful implementation of cross-border equity offering and depositary receipt (DR) and serves as another important milestone to reflect the strong relationship between SEC Thailand and SECC in addition to the MOU signed in 2014. This MOU covers the establishm...
. Additionally, the SEC is preparing to strengthen its investigative capabilities, ensuring comprehensive enforcement to bolster confidence in Thailand’s capital market.”Professor Pornanong Budsaratragoon, Ph.D
According to the Ministerial Regulation Re: Granting of Approval for Undertaking Digital Asset Business (No. 2) B.E. 2563 (2020), which became effective on 27 November 2020, “Digital Asset Investment Advisor” and “Digital Asset Fund Manager” shall be two new types of digital asset business subject to SEC’s supervision. Therefore, any person who wants to conduct any of these new businesses is required to apply for an applicable license with SEC. In this regard, SEC adopts the regulations on busin...