relevant to all signatories. For example, smaller institutions may judge that some of its principles and guidance are disproportionate in their case. In these circumstances, they should take advantage of the
. Ordinary or common shares should feature one vote for each share. Divergence from a ‘one-share, one-vote’ standard which gives certain shareholders power disproportionate to their economic interests should
disproportionate to their equity ownership should be disclosed. 1. Within any series of a class, all shares should carry the same rights. All investors should be able to obtain information about the rights attached
Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC) CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COUNTRY ASSESSMENT Thailand JANUARY 2013 Report on the Observance of Standards and Codes (ROSC) CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COUNTRY ASSESSMENT Thailand January 2013 Acknowledgements This assessment of corporate governance in Thailand has been prepared by David Robinett, Ratchada Anantavrasilpa, and Catherine Hickey of the World Bank Global Capital Markets Practice, as part of the Reports on Observance of Standards and Codes Pro...
DRAFT (Translation) DERIVATIVES ACT B.E. 2546 (2003) (As Amended) BHUMIBOL ADULYADEJ, REX., Given on the 3rd Day of July B.E. 2546; Being the 58th Year of the Present Reign. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej is graciously pleased to proclaim that: Whereas it is expedient to enact a law governing derivatives transactions; Whereas this Act contains certain provisions relating to the restriction of rights and liberties of persons, which Section 29, in conjunction with Section 35, Section 36, Sec...
, for example – sees a large grouping of companies, with in many cases a large dominant entity retaining a disproportionate interest in cash flow when compared to ownership interest. Through the
Thailand Taxonomy Board The Thailand Taxonomy Board is established to develop Thailand Taxonomy, a classification system of economic activities deemed as environmentally-sustainable. The Board comprises agencies from both the public and private sectors to ensure all sectors’ views are reflected. In the initial phase, the list of agencies is as follows: 1. Bank of Thailand (BOT)* 2. The Securities and Exchange Commission, Thailand (SEC)* 3. Office of Natural Resources and Environmental Policy and...
relatively small and low free-float stock and bond markets, disproportionate institutional
Governance of Publicly Traded Company - Definition (Section 89/1) - Qualifications and the removal of directors and executives (Section 89/3 - 89/6) - Duty and responsibility of directors and executives (Section 89/7 - 89/14) - Shareholders’ rights under Chapter 3/1 (Section 89/26, 89/28, 89/30) - Shareholder’s right to bring a derivative action and a private lawsuit against directors and executives (Section 89/18 - 89/20) - Criminal liability of directors and executives (Section 281/2, 281/3, 2...
(Translation) Securities and Exchange Act B.E. 2535 (As Amended) _________________ BHUMIBOL ADULYADEJ, REX., Given on the 12th day of March B.E. 2535; Being the 47th Year of the Present Reign. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej is graciously pleased to proclaim that: Whereas it is expedient to enact a law on the securities and exchange; Be it, therefore, enacted by His Majesty the King, by and with the advice and consent of the National Legislative Assembly functioning as both Houses of Parliam...