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New rules to help SMEs raise capital
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 27/11/2019
» The Securities and Exchange Commission is in the process of issuing regulations to facilitate capital market funding access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), aiming to initially allow SME share offerings and convertible debentures without document submission.
SEC to hold hearing on shareholding rejig rules
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 07/08/2019
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting a public hearing to amend regulations aimed at reducing impediments to shareholders' restructuring to support mergers and acquisitions.
Digital asset scope may grow
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 23/07/2019
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting a public hearing to expand the scope of businesses under the digital asset royal decree.
SEC holding public hearing
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 14/02/2019
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting a public hearing on revising regulations to set up mutual funds for provident funds that invest in fixed-income securities, with the aim of reducing tax evasion and promote savings.
ICO obstacles to fundraising may be lifted
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 20/12/2018
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting a public hearing to relax regulations on pre-sales and private sales of initial coin offerings (ICOs), aiming to reduce impediments for ICO issuers raising funds.
SEC looks into ways to bolster margin accounts
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 11/07/2018
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is conducting a public hearing on allowing securities companies to extend credit to investors to buy mutual fund units and debt instruments and also place those securities as collateral, aiming to enhance investors' purchasing power for margin accounts.
SET seeks clarity on ICOs
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 19/01/2018
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand is waiting for greater clarity on initial coin offering (ICO) regulations, but the SET admits that such digital crowdfunding could be considered as a security if it falls into an exchangeable criteria.
Curb your export enthusiasm
Asia focus, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 03/10/2016
» Last Monday started off with a big bang, as Thai exports made headlines at home and abroad. Everyone, including myself, was caught off guard when the Commerce Ministry reported that the US dollar value of Thai exports rose by 6.5% year-on-year in August to $18.82 billion -- the most growth in five months.
Fintech start-ups must register
Business, Pathom Sangwongwanich, Published on 06/06/2016
» Financial technology (fintech) start-ups will be asked to register with the Bank of Thailand as an initial approach towards establishing a regulatory framework, says central bank governor Veerathai Santiprabhob.