While all securities companies were required to have paid-up registered capital at the same amount of 100 million baht, the new rules require that applicants and licensees of all types of securities business, including securities dealing, securities underwriting, proprietary investment and securities custody, have paid-up registered capital at the following different amounts: (1) 100 million baht for undertaking securities business with the obligation towards cl...
Essentially, the new rules allow securities brokers and derivatives agents to provide two types of trading services of capital market products that respond to investors’ demands more efficiently, namely (1) program trading service that automates trading order execution according to clients’ selected investment strategy* and (2) portfolio advisory with execution service.** Both of the services are exempted from the securities business license in the category of private fund management and...
Bangkok, 17 January 2023 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued regulations requiring digital asset business operators that provide custody of clients’ digital assets to establish a digital wallet management system to accommodate efficient custody of digital assets and keys* and ensure safety of clients’ assets. The regulations cover the following requirements: (1) Policy and guidelines for overseeing risk management and management of digital wallets and keys as well as co...
Pursuant to Section 6(3) and Section 8(1) of the Royal Decree No. 750 issued by the Revenue Department, any VC or PE Trust wishing to receive revenue tax exemption is required to notify its VC or PE Trust status with the SEC. Such VC or PE Trust must also have qualifications in accordance with the rules, procedures and conditions as specified by the Director-General of the Revenue Department. The SEC has therefore issued related regulations whereby VC or PE Trust wishing to receive revenue tax...
“Exposing Scams: Recognizing the Fraud Game 5.0” under the “Building Thai People's Awareness of Online Issues (1212 ETDA)” Project, organized by the Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA), with
Currently, sustainable investing has gained continuous interest from global investors. Both the SEC and the Securities and Futures Commission, Hong Kong (SFC) place importance on promoting the sustainable development of the respective capital markets. In the initial phase, the SEC has developed Additional Guidance for disclosing sustainability information for Hong Kong's ESG Funds, intending to use the SRI Fund symbol when marketing such funds in Thailand under the HK-TH MRF project, whic...
The CIG board approved the purchase of ordinary shares in OW from Mr. Alex Loo Liat Wah at a purchase price of 180 baht per share, totaling 435 million baht, representing 24.17% of OW’s total issued and paid-up shares. The size of this asset acquisition transaction is up to 49.99% based on the total value of consideration. OW was established on 15 January 2025 for operating a gold mining business and obtained management and development rights for a mining project in Canada. Additionally, the boa...
The SEC’s amended regulations related to shelf filing of ICOs and the change to the limit and total amount of funds raised from retail investors aim to increase options and flexibility for ICO filing, allowing issuers to align ICO filing with the nature of digital tokens to be offered. This initiative also aims to promote the use of technology in fundraising without compromising appropriate investor protection. The SEC conducted a public hearing on the proposed principles and draft amendments to...
The BOT and the SEC previously discussed and reviewed the benefits and risks of digital assets and deemed it necessary to regulate and control the use of digital assets as a means of payment for goods and services to avert potential impacts on the country’s financial system stability and the overall economy as well as potential risks toward the public and business sectors. For example, risk on loss due to price volatility, cybersecurity risk, risk on personal data leakage, and exploitation as a...
Following the joint meeting on 2 March 2020 with the Department of Business Development under the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society and the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) to discuss possible solutions to the AGM holding of listed companies amid the spread of COVID-19, SEC has disseminated the circular and frequently asked questions to inform all listed companies of relevant guidelines to be implemented in the same direction. For example, guidelines for mi...