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SEC poised to launch Securities Bureau
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 04/11/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) expects to launch the Securities Data Exchange Platform, also known as the Securities Bureau, by early 2026 as part of efforts to strengthen risk management in the brokerage system.
Court to declare former Stark executive bankrupt
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/10/2025
» The Central Bankruptcy Court is set to issue a ruling declaring Vonnarat Tangkaravakoon, former executive and major shareholder of scandal-plagued Stark Corporation (STARK), bankrupt, with orders to distribute assets to 3,417 creditors whose combined claims total 131.4 billion baht.
Igniting an investment revolution
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 25/08/2025
» As global priorities shift towards sustainability, environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment has become increasingly popular for businesses transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
Zipmex victims look forward to hearing
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/05/2025
» The victims of the Zipmex investment scandal are hopeful they will be able to recover their funds after the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) officially accepted the case on April 28, citing evidence of public fraud involving more than 1 billion baht in damages.
Unwinding the Dr Boon scandal
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 14/12/2024
» Investor confidence was still recovering from recent stock market manipulations when a high-profile investment scam involving Dr Boon Vanasin, an 86-year-old hospital veteran, sent shockwaves throughout Thailand's business arena, causing damages of nearly 8 billion baht.
Investigations into ethics accelerated
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/09/2023
» The Federation of Accounting Professions (FAP) is accelerating investigations into auditors' ethics in the case of the scandal-hit Stark Corporation, with the aim of restoring confidence to set a better standard for auditing companies in the future.
Brokerages announce downbeat outlook
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 13/03/2023
» The total value of securities traded on the Stock Exchange of Thailand is expected to decrease this year from 2022 as concerns about the global economic slowdown and US interest rate hikes affect investor confidence, says the Association of Securities Companies (Asco).
SEC urged to rejig rules after MORE scandal
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/12/2022
» The Association of Securities Companies (Asco) and its members have proposed the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adjust the regulations regarding stock manipulation in the aftermath of the More Return Plc (MORE) scandal.
SEC to beef up audit panel, boost independent director
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 01/10/2020
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) plans to enhance the authority of its audit committee and independent director over listed firms to strengthen corporate governance and prevent fraud in the private sector.
Court dismisses contentious GL business rehabilitation plan
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/03/2018
» A business rehabilitation plan for Group Lease Plc (GL) filed by J Trust Asia Pte Ltd (JTA) has been dismissed by the Central Bankruptcy Court on grounds that GL is not insolvent and has never defaulted on its debt repayment.