Bangkok, May 31, 2011 - The SEC will revise regulations on taking custody of client?s assets by securities company and derivatives broker in response to upcoming reduction of protected deposit under
after the criminal complaint has been filed. The public and investors should exercise caution when using services from unlicensed digital asset businesses as they will not be protected under the
when using services of unlicensed digital asset business operators; otherwise, they will not be legally protected and will be at risk of being scammed, as well as facing money laundering risks. The list
means the records of investors’ assets under custody of the business operators must be accurate, complete and updated while the assets must be properly protected from relevant risks. Therefore, the SEC
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
securities and derivatives business. Accordingly, investors will be protected in that their investment money will be segregated from that of the business operators while investments will be handled and
response to reduction of protected deposit amount by the Deposit Protection Agency and to provide more investment alternatives for the fund by allowing investment in sukuk and Islamic deposit. 1. Revisions
unlicensed DA business operators; otherwise, they will not be legally protected and will be at risk of being scammed, as well as facing money laundering risks. The list of licensed business operators is
operators, as they may not be protected by the governing laws and may fall victim to frauds and scams. The list of SEC licensed and approved business operators and personnel can be checked at www.sec.or.th