The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by Mrs. Pornanong Budsaratragoon, Secretary-General, together with the SEC’s executives, notably Mr. Anek Yooyuen, Deputy Secretary-General and Spokesperson, and Miss Jomkwan Kongsakul, Deputy Secretary-General, held a meeting with the Association of Thai Securities Companies (ASCO), led by Mr. Pichet Sithi-Amnuai, Chairman, together with board members and ASCO members, comprising executives and representatives from 40 securities and derivatives companies.  

At the meeting, both parties exchanged views on the securities business environment, including business conditions and the overall workforce outlook for 2025, as well as proposals to reduce operational obstacles faced by market participants. In addition, the SEC communicated its policy directions to support product issuance and business services, improvements to regulations governing Depositary Receipts (DRs), and the development of guidelines to enhance KYC/CDD practices. The SEC also promoted the integration of ESG factors into investment research for 2026, together with the “Thai Capital Market: United in Empowering Communities with Knowledge Project – Phase 2 (2026)”. The meeting was held at the SEC Building on 28 April 2026.

Mrs. Pornanong Budsaratragoon, SEC Secretary-General

Mr. Pichet Sithi-Amnuai, ASCO Chairman

Mr. Anek Yooyuen, SEC Deputy Secretary-General and Spokesperson (left), and Miss Archinee Pattamasukhon, SEC Assistant Secretary-General (right)

Miss Jomkwan Kongsakul, SEC Deputy Secretary-General

Atmosphere of the meeting between the SEC and ASCO, representing securities and derivatives business operators