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Illegal securities trading targeted
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/08/2024
» Stock market regulators are strengthening their collaboration with the Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) in the fight against illegal securities trading, in a bid to dismantle criminal economic activities and enhance investor confidence in the Thai capital market.
SEC highlights expediting probes
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 31/07/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reiterated that expediting the investigation process concerning offences relating to the SEC Act is the regulator's priority to ensure fairness and protect investors' interests, while the measures to enhance the supervision of short-selling have reduced daily short-selling trading by almost 70%.
More support vowed for retail investors
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/04/2024
» The Thai Investors Association (TIA) is promising to be more active in assisting class action lawsuits by establishing a centre to help retail investors who claim damages from stock investments.
SEC mulls compensation fund for fraud victims
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 11/10/2023
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is studying the establishment of a compensation fund for investment fraud victims, with the study expected to conclude by year-end, says the new secretary-general.
Fetco to discuss capital market reforms with PM
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/09/2023
» The Federation of Thai Capital Market Organizations (Fetco) is preparing to meet with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Sept 25 to propose measures to support the Thai capital market towards long-term sustainability.
SEC warns of prison time for Stark fraudsters
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/06/2023
» Members of the management team and others involved in the fraud surrounding Stark Corporation (STARK) could face up to 10 years in prison if found guilty, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) said on Monday, as it tried to restore confidence in the Thai capital market.
Asian shares follow Wall Street downward
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/10/2022
» RECAP: Stocks fell in most Asian markets yesterday after another plunge on Wall Street as the prospect of higher interest rates and turmoil in Europe stoked fears of a global recession.
Barred Asia Wealth execs sue SEC
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/05/2018
» Two barred executive directors of Asia Wealth Securities have filed lawsuits against the Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC's) secretary-general and the market regulator's board of directors on grounds of misconduct, corruption and dereliction of duty.
IOD fights against entrenched corruption
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 22/11/2017
» Corruption has become entrenched in Thailand because of over-familiarity with traditional ways of dealing with state agencies, say high-ranking officials.
Bribery won't go away
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 03/04/2014
» Many listed companies are not ready to stop paying "tea money" for fear of disrupting their working practices, which could lead to projects not finishing on time and losing their competitive edge, a senior Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official says.