Bangkok, August 15, 2014 ? The SEC is seeking public comment on draft capital requirement rules applicable to securities companies being unable to maintain adequate net capital as prescribed. Reviewed by taking into account comments and recommendations of the business operators received from the previous public hearing, the draft rules include rectification period, restriction of business operations during rectification period and undertakings in case of failure to rectify. The proposed revision aims to mitigate undesirable impacts on securities firms? clients and counterparties as well as the capital market system and will provide more up-to-date and practical framework.

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