SEC Secretary-General Ruenvadee Suwanmongkol said: “In May 2019, the SEC Thailand proposed to host the IOSCO Asia-Pacific Regional Committee (APRC) Meeting. We also collaborated with ASIFMA and Afore Consulting in preparing for the EU-Asia Financial Services Dialogue, which will be held on 12 March 2021 after the IOSCO APRC Meeting. Mr. Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, the Minister of Finance, will give the opening keynote at the Dialogue.

This EU-Asia Financial Services Dialogue is a great opportunity for representatives from several organizations to share experience in dealing with challenges towards capital market development and updating various progresses in both regions. Topics on discussion include “Regulatory Alignment & Deference,” “The Use of Technology in Financial Services,” “Recoveries from COVID-19 Pandemic” and “Sustainable Finance,” which are the key elements for driving Thai capital market towards the goal of sustainable growth, which are also in line with international priorities. The Dialogue welcomes delegates from various organizations – from regulatory agencies and policy makers to international organizations such as the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), European Commission (EC), and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) – as well as participants from private sectors and business operators in Europe and Asia.”