Bangkok, December 4, 2014 ? The SEC is seeking public comment on a proposal on crowdfunding supervision, aiming to introduce a new fundraising channel for small and medium sized enterprises in
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...
During January – March this year, the SEC conducted a public hearing on proposed amendments to the PVD Act to support the development of fund structure, enhance the member protection mechanism with fair treatment and transparency, and increase flexibility for management of member contribution. Most respondents agreed with the proposed amendments and suggested further details for the amendments. The SEC has taken the public and stakeholders’ comments and recommendations into consideration....
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by Secretary-General Pornanong Budsaratragoon along with executives, and the Thai Digital Asset Association, led by President Nares Laopannarai, held a joint meeting to discuss and exchange views on strategies for promoting, developing, and supervising digital assets, including the involvement of the government, the Thai Digital Asset Association, and Thailand digital asset community. The joint meeting took place at the SEC building on 26...
management, compliance, and internal audit based on the principles of the Three Lines of Defense to ensure the effectiveness of securities company oversight and to further promote recognition of the
Presently, supervising “digital asset businesses” under the royal decree on digital asset businesses, B.E. 2561 cover three business groups: digital asset exchange; digital asset broker; and digital asset dealer.Compared to securities business, digital asset businesses have not yet expanded into digital asset advisory service and digital asset fund management. Earlier, securities companies have expressed interest and discussed with SEC the possibility of offering the services. These secur...
aim to strengthen supervision on capital market business operation. Lessons learned from both organizations’ experience on cases with widespread impacts on the stakeholders were also shared for
Pursuant to the Ministerial Notification concerning Approval for Undertaking of Digital Asset Businesses, effective since 13 July 2022, DA custodial wallet provider is required to obtain a DA business license before providing the custodial wallet. In this regard, the definition of DA Custodial Wallet Provider may cover deposit or custodial service for all types of DA, including such deposit or custody without the objective of custodial service business as in the case of DA issuers who provide cu...