Bangkok, February 9, 2016 ? The SEC is seeking public comments on draft amendments to several regulations governing provident fund (PVD) management to promote PVD as an effective savings chanel for employees.  The revision aims at encouraging employees to save more, save longer, and save smart, to enjoy better quality of life after retirement.The proposed amendments would require that asset management companies comply with the following key regulations:   1) To provide several investment plans f...

areas to enhance investor protection; for example, running public information campaigns to raise awareness about class-action litigation as a way to protect investors’ rights, improving the investor

protection for safety of his/her life and property. SEC invites public comments on the proposed witness protection measures that will be added into 4 Acts* administered by SEC. The Agency will, in addition

Companies Association (TLCA), the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC), the Government Pension Fund (GPF) and the Thai Investors Association (TIA) jointly promote the right protection

Minority Shareholder. “During the course of assessment, the SEC proactively participated in the revision and promotion of various measures to enhance minority investor protection, resulting in the

comply with international standards.    In addition, to enhance protection of investors’ interest, SEC is proposing to revise the regulations related to ICO portals including the approval process, IT

, which will serve as another important milestone reflecting the strong relationship between the SECC and SEC Thailand. During this meeting, the SECC and SEC Thailand also agreed to enhance the strong

The SEC had reviewed the criteria related to report on securities (i.e., shares and convertible securities) or derivatives holding of listed companies’ directors, executives, and auditors** and proposed amendments to such criteria to reduce redundancy and inject flexibility for reporting parties while ensuring that data users receive sufficient information within an appropriate time. Having received comments and recommendations from the public consultation at the end of 2022, the SEC has refined...

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...