BANK OF THAILAND

Market Infrastructure

Thailand to Transfer SFI Regulation to Central Bank

By Samuel Riding | 15/01/2016

Eight specialised financial institutions are currently regulated by Finance Ministry.

Market Infrastructure

Thailand Streamlines Commercial Bank Licensing

By Samuel Riding | 12/11/2015

Commercial lenders and bank representative offices to no longer require permits under Foreign Business Act.

Securities / Derivatives

Thailand Consults on Foreign Investment Products

By Editors | 07/10/2015

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is seeking comment on draft rules for providing investment services in foreign currency denominated products also offered overseas.

Securities / Derivatives

Thai Asset Managers to Offer Hedge Funds Next Year

By Editors | 24/09/2015

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission is drafting rules to allow Thai asset management companies to offer hedge funds locally.

Securities / Derivatives

New Rules to Allow Hedge Funds in Thailand

By Editors | 26/07/2015

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission plans to issue regulations by the end of September that would allow the launch of hedge funds and junk bond funds in a bid to keep yield-seekers from investing abroad.

China, Thailand to Establish Yuan Clearinghouses

By Editors | 23/12/2014

China and Thailand agreed to establish yuan clearinghouses to boost commercial ties between the two nations.

Hong Kong, Thailand Launch New Cross-Border Payment Link

By Editors | 27/07/2014

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Bank of Thailand introduced a new cross-border payment link between Hong Kong’s US dollar real time settlement system and Bank of Thailand’s Baht system.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Bitcoin Resumes Trade in Thailand As Central Bank Softens Stance on Virtual Currency

By Editors | 17/02/2014

Bitcoin Co resumed operations in Thailand after the central bank said the cryptocurrency does not fall under the regulation of the Ministry of Finance.

Fintech / Regtech

Thailand Proposes Crypto Spending Sandbox Trial for Tourists

By Manesh Samtani

Regulators have launched a consultation on a plan to let foreign visitors convert digital assets to baht for local spending.