depreciation expense of unproductive machinery from COGS to administrative expense. In addition, the Group set aside an impairment provisions in the amount of Bt56.5 million for unproductive machines under the

acts as the oversight body, is overseen by an independent body. Such an auditor oversight body must operate in the public interest, and have an appropriate membership, an adequate charter of

overseen by experts, all aimed at creating an illusion of trustworthiness. In addition, the SEC continues to prevent investment scams in various manners, as follows:           (1) Posting on the

DODD-FRANK ACT • Financial crisis revealed behemoth players in financial industry were not overseen by any regulatory authority • Dodd-Frank mandated additional SEC oversight on PE and HF firms JUNE 22

all existing products, reducing Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) and cutting off the unproductive tail of products, and developing new core assortment to reflect market trends which will lead to improved sales

, reducing Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) and cutting off the unproductive tail of products, and developing new core assortment to reflect market trends which will lead to improved sales and margin.  Review new

or insurance business. This collects assets and manages them on behalf of beneficiaries or clients; its obligation is to preserve and enhance value on their behalf. It is usually overseen by some form

insurance are combined, at least under a common holding company. There is little guidance on how such financial conglomerates should be overseen or regulated beyond general requirements to separate certain

unitary board is overseen by an internal auditor’s body, the principles applicable to the board are also, mutatis mutandis, applicable. As the definition of the term “key executive” may vary among

standards should be overseen by bodies independent of the pro- fession. Recommendations:  Asian Roundtable economies should work towards convergence with high quality internationally recognised standards and