The move is part of broader efforts to restore investor confidence in the Thai stock market, which has been undermined by late warnings, delayed enforcement, corporate scandals, concerns over illegal short selling, and political instability. Asadej also confirmed plans to launch a new program aimed at boosting the valuations and shareholder returns of listed companies. The exchange will also promote bond and carbon credit to provide investors with more investment options.
Key takeaways:
- Thailand’s stock exchange plans to use artificial intelligence tools to improve monitoring of listed companies as it grapples with rising instances of corporate fraud.
- The AI adoption will help the bourse quickly discover any occurrence of irregular share price movements and trading and notify investors.
- Authorities are stepping up measures to improve oversight of the country’s capital market following several high-profile probes involving fraud allegations at companies.
- The exchange also plans to implement a new program to boost listed-companies’ valuations and shareholders returns under its three-year strategy.