changes in behaviour. The landscape Asia remains a diverse region, with a range of economic, legal, and political systems. Economic development and market sizes vary (see Table1). The Asian Roundtable

. Basic shareholder rights are well established, and shareholders freely trade their shares, participate in shareholders meetings—including by proxy—and receive a range of information from listed companies

management measures to ensure that they are appropriate. Clause 12 Securities clearing houses and central securities depositories shall have sufficient sources of funds to support their operation and potential

. This initiative and others such as creating cross-border market linkages have significant potential to contribute to the growth of Thai financial market and the region’s financial system as a whole. In

goal is to realize the full potential of the capital market as an integral part of the economy, effectively contributing to the overall progress of Thailand. Identifying pro-active development strategies

derivatives business operators is determined by the types of license packages, each permitting a scope of various business undertakings. For example, Type A Securities Business License requires the minimum paid

Thailand (OAG). Besides, the SEC issued internal rules and regulations including code of conduct on potential conflicts of interest. The Internal Audit Department is in charge of reviewing the SEC's

increase or 178.26 points higher than the 2006 Index which closed at 679.84. Throughout the year we accomplished our endeavors to develop the capital market to its next level of growth potential. We launched

companies, both financial and non- financial. To the extent they are deemed applicable, they might also be a useful tool to improve corporate governance in companies whose shares are not publicly traded

Discipline ● Proposed to amend the SEC Act to define clearer scope of responsibilities of listed companiesû directors and to empower investors in exercising their rights ● Cooperated with the SET in revising