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SEC steps up laundering probe of listed firms
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/12/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has ramped up its investigations into suspected money laundering links among listed firms in Thailand, seeking to tighten its regulatory powers.
Strengthening of SEC power facing delay
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 21/10/2025
» The royal decree that would grant the stock market regulator the authority to submit case files directly to the public prosecutor, bypassing the police as an intermediary, may be indefinitely delayed, as it requires the approval of parliament, says the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET).
Leasing firms wary of tighter oversight
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 19/06/2025
» Leasing firms have expressed concerns over the Bank of Thailand's move to bring auto leasing and hire-purchase businesses under its supervision, saying tighter rules could push vulnerable borrowers towards informal lending.
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.
Crypto mule account battle heats up
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 15/04/2025
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is stepping up efforts to crack down on digital asset mule accounts by tightening control on the use of foreign platforms for money laundering to protect the public.
Finance Ministry mulls revival of LTF scheme
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 20/01/2025
» The Finance Ministry is expected to study resuscitating the long-term equity fund (LTF) scheme as proposed by former premier Thaksin Shinawatra in a move to improve the sluggish stock market, say analysts.
Tech rebound supports Asian equities
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 23/11/2024
» RECAP: Asian equities rose on Friday, with technology stocks in the region rebounding from a selloff that had been prompted by concerns over the revenue outlook for Nvidia Corp.
SET calls for more lawsuits to combat corporate fraud
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/08/2024
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) has asked the Finance Ministry to amend the law to empower the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to directly file lawsuits against corporate fraudsters, with the aim of ensuring high-impact cases can be sent to courts within 5-6 months.
Former Zipmex executive faces charges
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 09/02/2024
» The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a criminal complaint with the Economic Crime Suppression Division (ECD Police), accusing Akalarp Yimwilai, a former chief executive of Zipmex Thailand, of presenting false statements to the public.
New digital tokens likely to be launched via TDX
Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 05/02/2024
» The Thai Digital Assets Exchange (TDX), a digital token exchange under the aegis of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), is pioneering the business and expects more new tokens this year after the regulator initiated a clear policy to support them.