branch managers, and (4) enhance efficiency of investor protection by requiring business operators to ensure office branches appropriately accessible to investors, and inform clients sufficiently in
At the seminar, Prof. Pornchai Chunhachinda, PhD., SEC Board member, gave a keynote address on the topic, “The Importance of ESG Disclosure and the Roles of Auditors towards Sustainability of the Thai Capital Market and Economic Growth.” In addition, the research team from Thammasat University led by Prof. Witawat Rungruangphon and Mr. Weerapong Kitiwong, PhD., presented the results of the Value of Audit Research Project, revealing the main reason why stakeholders or related parties have failed...
oversight of persons with the power of management and major shareholders, the imposition of penalties, and statues of limitations for legal proceedings. These proposed amendments are intended to enhance
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
According to the SEC Strategic Plan, the goal of building competitiveness can be achieved through standard rules and regulations. In this regard, the regulatory guillotine scheme,* which focuses on review of rules and regulations to maintain only necessary ones and ensure effective enforcement, can help SEC build a body of standard regulations in line with the changing environment without compromising appropriate investor protection and convenience for business operation.The SEC therefore...
“Director Pool”, a database for nomination of directors who have appropriate qualifications and skills, which is another initiative that helps enhance women’s exposure to corporate leadership and directorship
responsibility must be lived up with to boost confidence and upgrade standards in corporate governance for companies listed in Thailand.Mr. Rapee Sucharitakul, Secretary-General of the Securities and Exchange
received the full 100 points, the same as last year. The SEC has committed a plan to ensure good governance, transparency, and corruption-free operation, and to enhance the efficiency of operations and
In recent times, crimes regarding the capital market have become significantly more intricate, which is why SEC firmly believes that there must be an upgrade in the cooperation between related
while securities company is able to meet requirements of the customers, and may also help increase the liquidity and improve the bond secondary market and the mutual fund market. However, securities