The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) organized a seminar to announce the SEC Strategic Plan for the years 2024-2026. Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Mr. Srettha Thavisin, presided over the opening ceremony and delivered a keynote address on the topic, "Policies and Directions for the Development of the Thai Capital Market." On this occasion, SEC Chairman, Dr. Pichit Akrathit, presented the objectives of the event, followed by the opening speech of SEC Secretary-General, Mrs...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in collaboration with nine partner organizations from the public and private sectors, co-organized the "Winner Announcement & Showcase" as part of the Capital Market Datathon project. The objective is to announce the winning teams and showcase their innovative ideas that bring value to the Thai capital market using SEC Open Data. Ms. Pornanong Budsaratragoon, SEC Secretary-General, extended congratulations to the award-winning teams and expres...
“Asset management companies can now submit an application for approval of SSF establishment from 3 February 2020 onwards. SEC will speed up the approval process. In this regard, investors should invest in SSF regularly throughout the year to create a savings discipline for financial well-being,” said SEC Secretary-General Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol.Several asset management companies have already consulted with SEC about setting up SSF, which is expected for launch to the public in mid February this...
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 yesterday. The new legislation was enacted to regulate the offering of digital assets and businesses undertaking digital asset-related activities. SEC Secretary-General Rapee Sucharitakul said: ?The underlying purpose of the Royal Decree on Digital Asset Businesses B.E. 2561 (2018), which has come in...
Bangkok, 14 August 2018 ? The SEC has announced selection process for next Secretary-General. Candidates must have qualifications and shall not possess any prohibited characteristics. The SEC Board's selection will be based on knowledge and expertise in the capital market, other related experiences that will be beneficial to the position as well as good governance and ethical behaviors.Those interested can submit an application form together with supplementary documents during September 3 ? 21,...
Bangkok, March 14, 2014 ? The SEC organized an event to announce the success of ?Pride of the Provinces? Project, joined by 219 companies from 39 provinces since its launch in 2011. Last night, 16 Project participants and their supporters were awarded in recognition of their success in obtaining IPO approval under the criteria.Vorapol Socatiyanurak, SEC Secretary-General, said that ?Pride of the Provinces Project, first launched in 2011, has been fully supported by our alliances, namely the Mini...
Bangkok, July 21, 2014 ? The SEC announced the results of the 3rd Mekong Capital Markets Cooperation (MCMC) meeting in Pattaya City that all 5 member countries agreed on mutual benefits of this collaboration framework and entered into MoU signing to lay the foundation for capital market cooperation to promote sustainable growth in the region. Vorapol Socatiyanurak, SEC Secretary-General revealed the meeting results of the 3rd MCMC meeting hosted by the SEC recently in Pattaya City last month. P...
Bangkok, July 23, 2015 ? The SEC has announced organizational restructuring to be more responsive to needs of each stakeholder group. By adopting an ?end-to-end? approach, the restructuring will 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, 2015. (SEC?s new organization chart) In this regard, the SEC has appointed new directors as follows:...
Bangkok, October 15, 2014 ? The SEC supported Thaipat Institute in announcement on progress level assessment of Thai listed companies? anti-corruption (anti-corruption progress indicator). The assessment showed that 60 percent of listed companies on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) have placed priority on anti-corruption practices while 19 companies have been certified by the Collective Action Coalition (CAC). Vorapol Socatiyanurak, SEC Secretary-General said that the assessment on progress...
Bangkok, December 1, 2014 ? The SEC revealed its 2015 strategic plan focusing on six key developments with the aim of enhancing the integrity and resiliency of Thai capital market, promoting the Thai capital market as a fund raising channel with competitive cost for businesses and foster the Thai capital market as a regional financial connector for fund raising and investment. Vorapol Socatiyanurak, SEC Secretary-General said that the SEC?s 2015 strategic plan will keep continuing the efforts in...