Bangkok, November 10, 2011 ? The Securities and Exchange Commission has passed a resolution at the monthly meeting No. 12/2011 allowing amendment to the regulations governing local and foreign credit rating agencies in response to the changing business environment and in line with the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) standards. The revision requires that locally-based CRAs implement efficient, reliable and systematic credit rating methodologies and operate independen...
Cryptocurrency is a financial innovation that is exposed to high volatility. Investment in this digital asset thus requires knowledge and understanding and a risk profile that is not so sensitive to investment loss. The SEC is therefore proposing to specify the qualifications of cryptocurrency investors to ensure proper investor protection mechanism in consistent with the level of risk related to the product. In essence, the public consultation is on the proposed qualifications of cr...
The webinar ‘Managing Climate-related Risks and Opportunities in Equity Analysis and Investment’ held on 23rd November 2023 was co-organized by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), CFA Institute and CFA Society Thailand to provide insights into how capital market professionals could integrate climate-related risks and opportunities into their analysis and investment decisions. In addition, it also served as a forum for leading institutional investors, financial firms, and public s...
SEC Secretary-General Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol, and SET President Pakorn Peetathawatchai together with the management team of both agencies met in the third quarterly meeting of 2019 to discuss policies and guidelines for working together on September 25, 2019 at the SEC Office. They shared the opinion on driving the capital market with guidelines to support SMEs to access funding sources in the capital market. Meanwhile, there will be measures to upgrade investor protection in line with in...
line with UN Sustainable Development Goals.”SET President Pakorn Peetathawatchai said with SET’s key strategy, “Creating Partnership Platform to Drive Inclusive Growth” aiming to be a comprehensive
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in May 2017 with Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha as the Chairman of the ceremony. SEC’s drive started in a tangible way by signing an MOU of cooperation
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by Secretary-General Pornanong Budsaratragoon, along with SEC executives, held a meeting with the Thai Listed Companies Association (TLCA), led by Chairman Chanin Vongkusolkit and TLCA members, to discuss strategies for the development and promotion of supervision over listed companies. The discussions covered measures to prevent adverse behaviors of listed companies, as well as other policy directions that would help reduce challenges to...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by Secretary-General Pornanong Budsaratragoon along with executives, and the Thai Digital Asset Association, led by President Nares Laopannarai, held a joint meeting to discuss and exchange views on strategies for promoting, developing, and supervising digital assets, including the involvement of the government, the Thai Digital Asset Association, and Thailand digital asset community. The joint meeting took place at the SEC building on 26...
During January – March this year, the SEC conducted a public hearing on proposed amendments to the PVD Act to support the development of fund structure, enhance the member protection mechanism with fair treatment and transparency, and increase flexibility for management of member contribution. Most respondents agreed with the proposed amendments and suggested further details for the amendments. The SEC has taken the public and stakeholders’ comments and recommendations into consideration....