On 2 March 2023, the SEC Board Meeting No. 5/2566 passed a resolution approving in principle the proposed amendments to the regulations regarding the ICO of investment token, digital asset custodial wallet provider, and other rules related to the digital asset business operations. The main objectives of the proposed amendments were to build an adequate and appropriate investor protection mechanisms in alignment with associated digital asset risks, while continuing to support the use of technolog...
The Capital Market Supervisory Board has approved the proposed amendments to the regulations for offering for sale of newly issued securities by Rehabilitation Listed Company to provide an alternative channel for restructuring debts or funds of Rehabilitation Listed Company. The amendments align with the current restructuring frameworks and the rehabilitation process is flexible. After conducting a public hearing and incorporating respondents’ comments and suggestions into the drafting of amendm...
In July 2024, the SEC conducted a hearing to gather comments from the public and stakeholders on the draft amendments to ensure that the services provided by digital asset business operators without the characteristics of MOP cover all types of digital asset businesses and that digital asset business operators are able to participate in the BOT’s Programmable Payment Sandbox while promoting the development of digital financial innovations. Most respondents agreed with the draft amendments...
SEC Secretary-General Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol said: “The auditing context has evolved significantly over time. The SEC thus revises the requirements on approval of auditors in the capital market specified in the SEC Office Notification No. Sor Shor. 39/2553 to be in line with the current situation. The amendments aim to facilitate high potential auditors’ entry into the capital market to sufficiently support capital market growth. Essentially, the amendments will (1) lower the requirement...
The SEC has endorsed the concept of requiring audit firms to maintain an appropriate number of auditors in the capital market to enhance their overall strength and ensure sufficient staff to provide high-quality audit services to listed companies in compliance with professional standards. Following a public hearing on the proposed principles and draft regulations, most respondents agreed with the proposal. The SEC has therefore issued the relevant regulations, with the essential points as follow...
According to the Ministerial Regulation Re: Granting of Approval for Undertaking Digital Asset Business (No. 2) B.E. 2563 (2020), which became effective on 27 November 2020, “Digital Asset Investment Advisor” and “Digital Asset Fund Manager” shall be two new types of digital asset business subject to SEC’s supervision. Therefore, any person who wants to conduct any of these new businesses is required to apply for an applicable license with SEC. In this regard, SEC adopts the regulations on busin...
Bangkok, May 15, 2015 ?The SEC is seeking public comment on revisions of rules for securities and derivatives business operators in the areas of fiduciary duties, organization structure, operating
Bangkok, February 8, 2016 ? The SEC is seeking public comments on draft revisions to the rules governing operation of capital market infrastructures to be in line with international standard
Bangkok, February 13, 2012 ? The SEC is seeking public comments on draft revisions to the regulations governing approval for valuation companies and principal valuers for public purposes associated