enhance the efficiency of the existing provident funds. Essentially, the key principles of the amendments are as follows:  1. Fund management and structure: e.g., revising provisions to support the

On 15 November 2022, the Capital Market Supervisory Baord Meeting No. 11/2565 passed a resolution approving the proposal for amendment to the regulations on equity allocation to promote clarity. The SEC later conducted a public hearing to gather views and suggestions on the matter from stakeholders during February – March 2023. The finalized amendment to the equity allocation regulations* has recently been issued. Essentially, an equity issuing company is required to comply with the following pr...

During the joint meeting held at the SEC Building yesterday, the SEC, led by Secretary-General Pornanong Budsaratragoon and the management, and the SET, led by President Dr. Pakorn Peetathawatchat and the management, discussed approaches that the SET could adopt to review rules relating to securities trading in cash account, particularly in placing asset as collateral before purchasing in securities. This is to ensure fair treatment between retail investors and foreign institutional investors ex...

MOU, the SEC and NIDA will jointly drive knowledge and curriculum development to enhance the quality of graduates to become workforce for public, private and capital market sectors. The collaboration

in terms of business features, technology, and other infrastructure linkages. ?Regional linkages and collaboration are essential to enhance our competitiveness amidst rapid changes in international

At present, securities and derivatives business operators (Thai business operators)* are allowed to provide services for Thai investors’ investment in foreign capital market products through business operators in foreign jurisdictions/countries with their personnel giving investment advice. Under the governing rules and procedures, foreign business operators, having the prescribed characteristics and giving advice or information on foreign currency denominated capital market products through Tha...

“Empowering Green Growth in Thailand: The Role of Thematic Bonds and Transition Finance,” to enhance knowledge and understanding of sustainability-themed bonds and transition finance for government and