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5. Upgrade infrastructure for growth
SET will increase its efficiency so as to be on par with leading exchanges in the region. SET will continue to implement
IT Master Plan which succeeded in launching new equity trading system in 2012, and implement Operations Master Plan.
In 2013, SET will focus on (1) implementation of the new trading and clearing system for the derivatives market, the new
clearing system for the equity market, and online trading system for retail investors, (2) cooperation with ASEAN exchanges to
develop ASEAN Post-Trade Link, after having successfully launched ASEAN Trading Link in October 2012, and (3) upgrading
enterprise risk management framework.
Long-term capital market development
In 2013, SET will continue to strengthen long-term competitiveness and capability of all stakeholders in the Thai
capital market.
SET will enhance Thai listed companies’ competitiveness by (1) promoting CSR practice through Corporate Social
Responsibility Institute (CSRI), (2) encouraging listed companies in the invited list of Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI
index) to further upgrade their ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) standards, (3) educating SET100 listed
companies on evaluation system of ASEAN CG Scorecard to be ready for AEC and (4) providing listed companies with advice
on investor relations.
SET is committed to strengthening financial capabilities of Thai people. To expand investor base especially in major
provincial cities, SET will educate investors on financial planning, investment knowledge (15,000 people) and advanced
product knowledge (2,300 people). In addition, SET will conduct financial literacy program for youths and Thai people through
a variety of educational projects, e.g., Young Financial Star (YFS) project (4,000 people) and Personal Financial for Youth’s
trainer development project (1,000 people).
Furthermore, SET will upgrade standards of professional knowledge content and licensing examinations, and ensure high
standard of testing and training centers. SET will also develop specialized curricula for professionals in the capital market
(3,100 people).
Capital Market Research Institute (CMRI) will support the Capital Market Master Plan. CMRI, in cooperation with
related organizations, will ensure that the plan is dynamic and responsive to market environment and that executions achieve
desired outcomes. CMRI will continue to establish the platform where market practitioners and academic researchers
contribute the knowledge for the long-term development of the capital market.