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...
Board’s Meeting No. 3/2563 held on 3 March 2020 chaired by SEC Secretary-General Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol, the Meeting has considered the guidelines for enhancing the securities companies’ capability and
The enhancement of fund managers’ duty performance in accordance with I-Code** will be supported by Thailand ESG Data Framework – an initiative under the AIMC Three-Year Sustainable Roadmap. The Capital Market Development Fund (CMDF) renders financial support to this initiative. Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI), an international consultant, is commissioned to study and develop a data framework that is suitable for the context of Thailand and in line with international standards. The...
, Malaysia?s Audit Oversight Board (AOB), Indonesia?s Finance Professions Supervisory Center (PPPK) and Thailand?s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).Areas of collaboration between the AARG and the World
Real estate-backed ICO is in the form of fundraising and benefit generation similar to REIT. However, the regulations governing real estate-backed ICO with regard to investor protection mechanism are different from REIT regulations. For example, the real estate-backed ICO currently lacks a mechanism for monitoring and overseeing the management of assets and for protecting the interest of digital token holders.The SEC has therefore amended the regulations governing supervision of real estat...
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....
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...
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...
under Royal Patronage to help lawyers sharpen their capability about class action in capital market cases so that they will be able to deliver justice for investors who were wronged by persons that went