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Thai banks told to step up scam vigilance
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/09/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has urged Thai banks to tighten their account opening procedures and enforce stricter Know Your Customer standards, stressing that early intervention is crucial in blocking scammers who exploit mule accounts for money laundering and fraud.
Thai ESG X to draw 40% of LTF capital
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/05/2025
» High-income investors are likely to shift their long-term equity fund (LTF) investments to Thai ESG Extra (ESG X) funds, with roughly 40% of the 150-160 billion baht worth of outstanding LTF capital migrating to these new funds, say fund managers.
SEC gears up to investigate securities-related crimes
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/05/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to pursue investigations of securities-related crimes after the regulator was empowered to independently conduct investigations, a function previously reserved for the police.
New standards for mule accounts
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/03/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has worked with the Thai Digital Asset Operators Trade Association (TDO) and digital asset businesses to issue a new industry standard, aiming to crack down on digital asset mule accounts.
Thai SEC plans rules to buoy confidence
News, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/01/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to issue stock pledging regulations and review the uptick rule to control short selling within the first quarter of this year.
Crypto trading surges last month after Trump victory
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 16/12/2024
» Cryptocurrency trading via local digital asset exchanges skyrocketed in November to 97 billion baht, rising 54.7% from the previous month, benefiting from increased crypto investments globally after Donald Trump won the US presidential election earlier in the month.
SEC to accelerate legal action against market offenders
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 12/11/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to take legal action against offenders under the Securities and Exchange Act this week, in a move to restore confidence in the Thai stock market.
Securities and Exchange Commission move will allow funds to invest more in crypto
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 10/10/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is preparing to adjust the investment criteria later this year to allow mutual funds and private funds to invest more in digital assets, as interest grows in cryptocurrency investment.
Vayupak subscriptions exceed ministry's offer
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/09/2024
» Vayupak Fund subscriptions totalled 190 billion baht, exceeding the Finance Ministry's offering of 150 billion to the public from Sept 16-20, says Krungthai Asset Management (KTAM).
Caution urged on foreign pawning
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/09/2024
» Stock market regulators are warning executives and major shareholders of listed companies to be careful about pawning their shares to foreign funds, saying it could results in losses and damage market confidence.