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 20, 2015 ? The SEC revealed that the Settlement Committee imposed a total fine of 6,254,024 baht on Sermkhun Kunawong, Chief Executive Officer and Director of CMO Plc. (CMO) for using
market investment consultant of Finansia Syrus Securities PCL. The suspension was also imposed on {E}, a former executive of UOB Kay Hian for failure to supervise in order to prevent his subordinates from
Bangkok, September 17, 2015 ? The SEC revealed that the Settlement Committee imposed a total fine of 2,820,000 baht on Ratanachai Phatinavin, an executive of Eastern Star Real Estate Public Company
appoint new directors to fill vacancies while serving as IFEC director and chief executive officer. In addition, the SEC investigation found that Mr. A disobeyed the board of directors’ instruction and
Bangkok, 2 December 2016 ? The Criminal Fining Committee has imposed fines on Mr. Assavin Chingumtornvong, a former chief executive officer of Thai Industrial & Engineering Services Public Company
Bangkok, 6 January 2023 – The Office of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced appointments and rotations of departmental directors to meet the new organizational structure and fill in the vacancies. All appointments and rotations have become effective since 1 January 2023.The appointments of departmental directors are as follows:1. Mr. Putthimes Thanarersk, Director of the Digital Asset Enforcement Department2. Mrs. Juraiwan Sritiapetch, Director of the Fundraising...
Real estate-backed ICO is in the form of fundraising and benefit generation similar to REIT. However, the regulations governing real estate-backed ICO with regard to investor protection mechanism are different from REIT regulations. For example, the real estate-backed ICO currently lacks a mechanism for monitoring and overseeing the management of assets and for protecting the interest of digital token holders.The SEC has therefore amended the regulations governing supervision of real estat...
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...