The SEC Secretary-General together with the Management Team convened a joint meeting yesterday with the Investment Banking Club led by President Mr. Somphop Keerasuntonpong to discuss cooperation in the development and enhancement of fundraising regulations, emphasizing the mutual assistance in screening companies offering securities for sale to the public and applying for listing on the stock exchange. The two parties also discussed the enhancement of fundraising supervision and the roles of financial advisors to ensure that the aforesaid companies will be able to grow sustainably while complying with good governance principles. Furthermore, during the meeting, they shared ideas on how to advance collaborative efforts by, for example, providing feedbacks on draft terms and conditions of derivatives warrants and investor self- assessment tests. 

SEC Secretary-General Pornanong Budsaratragoon said: “The SEC emphasizes the importance of our collaboration with the Investment Banking Club, which plays the role of promoting and developing the professional standards of financial advisors as they help to select and screen the quality of companies applying for listing in the stock market while also ensuring that listed companies are capable of fully complying with relevant criteria, and sufficiently supporting investment decisions. Moreover, financial advisors give opinions to shareholders when listed companies engage in significant transactions. The SEC and the Investment Banking Club have been working together continuously on these matters.  

“We wish to express our appreciation for all members of the Investment Banking Club who have actively participated and contributed to our collaborative efforts to develop a reliable capital market as a robust fundraising platform that enhances the business sector’s capabilities and fosters economic growth for Thailand,” she added.   

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