SEC had proposed, in principle, to amend the definition of major shareholder of the securities companies which at present is determined based on the “number of voting shares” to the “number of
change the chain of command to bring about more comprehensive and clear situation awareness while the executive reshuffle will also be undertaken. The restructuring will become effective as from August 1
Bangkok, 15 May 2018 ? The SEC will conduct a public hearing on draft regulations to be issued by virtue of the Royal Decree on the Digital Asset Businesses B.E. 2561 (2018), which became effective
Bangkok, April 8, 2015 ? The Capital Market Supervisory Board approved regulations on payment of bounty to the informer as well as payment of gratuity to the arrestor in cases where fine is imposed on insider trading and market manipulation offenders under Sections 241 and 243 of the Securities and Exchange Act B.E. 2535 (1992). The bounty and gratuity will be paid in the amount up to 30% of the fine paid to the court or as ordered by the Settlement Committee. Vorapol Socatiyanurak, SEC Secret...
In recent times, investment management companies are significant and connected to country’s economic system and have been growing continuously. By the end of June 2018, the net asset value, including the mutual funds, private funds, and provident funds, is approximately 7.08 trillion Thai baht, or about 44 percent in comparison to the overall GDP of the country. Therefore, if there were any events leading to fluctuations in the investment management business, a significant impact could pro...
In a case that at the minimum 80% of targeted fundraising amount in crowdfunding project are subscribed, this is regarded as successful debenture crowdfunding. This regulatory revision aims to assist small- to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to gain greater access into funding sources, and to be in line with overseas crowdfunding regulations. It came into force from 16 March 2020.SEC Assistant Secretary-General Jomkwan Kongsakul said “SEC is ready to support the government policy in pro...
The SEC has collaborated with the single form working group to develop the single form, which contains a standard information set. The working group consists of representatives from stakeholders in all sectors of the capital market, namely the Association of Thai Securities Companies (ASCO), the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC), the Thai Bankers Association, the Association of International Banks, the Thai Life Assurance Association, and investment unit selling agents. This...
underpin sound eco- nomic growth and help reduce risks. Topics the Roundtable will examine in the future include: board nomination and election, shareholder engagement, and effective enforcement to encourage
determinant of the degree to which shareholder rights are protected is whether effective methods exist to obtain redress for grievances at a reasonable cost and without excessive delay. The confidence of
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