Bangkok, May 9, 2014 ? The SEC is seeking public comment on proposed revision of regulation on capital requirements for securities and derivatives investment advisors (IA) as well as brokers, dealers and underwriters whose licenses are limited to investment units (LBDU operators). Under the proposal, the capital requirements imposed on those business operators will better reflect operational risk while classification of assets treated as capital will be more flexible. In this regard, guidelines for the business operators unable to maintain adequate capital will also be prescribed.

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 May 20, 2014.