Bangkok, July 10, 2014 ? The SEC is seeking public comment on proposed revision of rules applicable to securities companies facing financial difficulty and unable to maintain adequate net capital as prescribed. The proposal includes rectification period, restriction of business operations during rectification period and undertakings in case of failure to rectify. The proposed rules will provide more up-to-date and practical framework and aim at mitigating undesirable impacts on securities firms? clients and counterparties as well as the capital market system.

The consultation paper is available on www.sec.or.th. Stakeholders and those interested in the proposal are welcome to submit comments through the website, or facsimile number at 0-2695-9930 or email address at kengkat@sec.or.th until July 18, 2014.