, practitioners and experts on corporate governance in the region, as well as from OECD countries and relevant international institutions. Participants exchange experiences and push forward the reform agenda on
years. The capital market, as a fine piece of the picture, glues and connects other elements to complete the whole picture, and is well reflected by the confidence of domestic and foreign investors in the
economic development while improving the quality of life of the workforce and their families as well as of the local community and society at large. (WBCSD Stakeholder Dialogue on CSR, The Netherlands, Sept
increased direct oversight of auditors of listed companies, and local accounting standards are converging to International Financial Reporting Standards. The SEC and Bank of Thailand (BoT) are well resourced
adequate manner to allow members and involved persons to be well informed of possible effects and risks from the operation of the business; (6) for central securities depositories, systems and rules with
investors in the Thai capital market as well as bright prospect of listed companiesû future growth in 2004 is expected to continue. Highlights SECûs achievements in 2003 in terms of enhancing confidence in
very well as 50 new companies got listed on the SET and MAI over the year. Listed companies’ net profit registered 454.1 billion baht with the market capitalization as high as 4.52 trillion baht
undertaking as well as to protect investors? best interest.?The four key areas are:?1. Provisions on Stock Exchange: The proposed revisions include (1) granting the power to approve the rules on securities
long information disclosure forms. This idea was well supported from both business operators and investors. SEC is therefore seeking opinions on the draft notification before it becomes into effect
principles can be adapted by each company to best fit the individual firm’s functional needs. If they choose not to comply with any principles, they should explain thoroughly the reasons for not doing so. 2