Bangkok, January 17, 2014 ? The SEC is seeking public comment on proposed revisions to the rules on prevention and management of conflicts of interest and proprietary trading applicable to both securities and derivatives business operators. The revisions will provide a compilation of rules presently specified in a number of notifications for more clarity and appropriateness. According to the proposed revisions, the business operators will be required to have in place a sound internal control system, by taking into account the utmost interest of customers, for preventing the use of inside information and any actions where conflicts of interest may arise, such as soft commission, related party transaction, proprietary trading and staff dealing. In addition, effective risk management system for proprietary trading will also be required to prevent impact on the business operator?s financial condition and reputation. 

The consultation paper is available on the SEC website at www.sec.or.th. Stakeholders and interested parties are welcome to submit comments through the website, or facsimile number at 0-2263-6301 or email address at subhara@sec.or.th until January 28, 2014.