The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), led by Secretary-General Pornanong Budsaratragoon and its management team, held a meeting with the Association of Investment Management Companies (AIMC), represented by Mr. Pote Harinasuta, Chairman, and executives from 24 asset management companies, to discuss policy directions for developing and advancing Thailand’s investment management industry. The aim is to enhance the industry’s capacity to keep pace with capital market developments and respond effectively to investors’ needs.

Key topics included promoting the role of asset management companies as active asset managers to strengthen corporate governance, transparency, and sustainable business practices among listed companies; enhancing portfolio management efficiency of mutual funds and provident funds; and considering the expansion of investments into alternative assets in line with international practices to increase return opportunities and support long-term wealth accumulation. The discussions also covered efforts to strengthen investors’ retirement readiness. The meeting was held at the SEC Building on 8 July 2026.