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Thai SEC Proposes Regulations for Crypto Investment in Mutual, Private Funds

Thai SEC Proposes Regulations for Crypto Investment in Mutual, Private Funds

CryptoNewsCryptoNews2024/10/10 17:03
By:Sujha Sundararajan

Mutual, private funds will be allowed to invest in crypto ETFs.

Last updated:
October 10, 2024 03:22 EDT

Thailand’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has proposed draft regulations allowing mutual and private funds to invest in cryptos.

The proposed principle, announced Wednesday , is currently seeking public feedback on revisions to mutual funds’ investment criteria in digital assets.

The move comes at a time when interest in cryptocurrency investment is increasing. Thailand, one of the world’s most crypto-friendly nations, ranks 10th globally in terms of adoption .

The regulator noted that the funds will be allowed to invest in crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) listed on the US exchanges. Further, it also allows funds to choose investment tokens, which has attracted the interest of Thai investors.

“The funds will be allowed to invest in investment tokens subject to current investment limits of traditional securities, such as single entity limit, group limit, and concentration limit.”

The announcement read that for institutional investors and ultra-high-net-worth individuals with high-risk tolerance, the funds will be allowed to invest in crypto ETFs with no investment limit.

Thai SEC deputy secretary-general Anek Yooyuen said that investment tokens will have the same investment ratios as transferable securities. This is because they have key risks and features similar to traditional securities, such as debt securities, Bangkok Post reported.

“Relevant criteria will be revised to support the establishment and management of funds investing in digital assets, such as asset custody, digital asset value calculation, information disclosure and appropriate advertising.”

Thailand approved its first crypto ETF in June, issued by One Asset Management (ONEAM). The Thai SEC endorsed ONEAM’s Bitcoin ETF, marking a milestone in the country’s evolving regulatory framework for digital assets.

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Additionally, the regulator is also considering allowing authorised initial coin offering portals to use outsourced companies.

“This measure was endorsed by the SEC and a public hearing is needed before it can be implemented,” Yooyuen added.

Besides, the Thai SEC will also allow 10 private companies to explore trials for exchanging cryptos for Thai bhat as a part of digital asset regulatory sandbox project .

Furthermore, crypto firms that violate the SEC rules are considered a severe offence. As a result, the regulator aims to increase penalties for such companies in addition to their licenses being revoked.

Securities firms that send inappropriate trading orders will be fined a maximum of 1 million to 3 million baht. Investors who breach laws by manipulating stocks are subject to civil and criminal penalties, the report noted.

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