The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission is consulting on amendments to clarify when investment advice distributed through media, including online channels, falls outside regulated investment advisory and derivatives advisory business. The proposed exemption would cover information disseminated broadly to the public in good faith and in accordance with professional practice, provided it is not tailored to any individual’s investment objectives, financial position or needs. The exemption would apply across radio, television, newspapers, publications, social media and other channels used by persons ordinarily engaged in public news or information dissemination. The SEC also proposes aligning the definition of institutional investor with its business conduct standards, continuing its work to make the category more consistent following an earlier expansion covering additional market participants and investment products.
2026-09-17Thailand Securities & Exchange Commission
Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission consults on media investment advice exemption and institutional investor definition
The Thailand Securities and Exchange Commission is consulting on clearer criteria for when investment advice distributed through media falls outside regulated advisory business. The exemption would cover broadly disseminated, non-personalized information provided in good faith, while a related amendment would align the institutional investor definition with business conduct standards.