Sustainability Report 2017

19 Acquisition or Disposition of Listed Securities of Governors, Executives and Staff Since the governors, executives, and staff of SET work closely with listed company and securities information, SET has stipulated that the SET governors, executives, and staff must strictly disclose the information of securities acquisition or disposition by themselves, their spouses and children under 18. In 2017, the definition of “spouse” was expanded to include cohabiting partners to promote more transparency and stakeholder confidence. Responsibility for Stakeholders SET treats all stakeholders with fairness and non- discrimination. Human rights and transparency are highly promoted among partners and stakeholders. In 2017, the key activities were as follows: • Human Rights SET respects the rights of individuals. SET promotes fair treatment and health and safety for employees and suppliers and supports legal workforce and employment of people with disabilities. In 2017, there was no violation against human rights found among staff and suppliers. The related activities were as follows: o Hiring disabled persons and providing staff with massage therapy carried out by the well-trained blind. o President Kesara Manchusree spoke on “Leading Stock Exchanges” at the Global Summit of Women in Japan to promote human rights and women’s role in driving the economic growth. The SET President also shared her views at a seminar to promote the United Nations’ Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights at the United Nations Conference Centre, Bangkok. • Communication and Engagement with Stakeholders SET communicates and discloses information with transparency by providing a variety of channels for feedback and suggestions as well as engaging stakeholders for further improvement as follows: Stakeholders Significant implementation and activities in 2017 Member companies Listed companies Intermediaries Regulators • Meetings with listed companies and the SEC to get feedback on regulatory amendments and issuances to promote a clear understanding on how to comply with the SET regulations • Meetings with member companies to get feedback on important initiatives as follows: - The shortening of securities clearing and settlement cycle to 2 working days (T+2) from the previous 3 working days (T+3) - The project on securities practitioner development in 2017 - The plan to serve the structural change of investment consultants (ICs) - CEO Networking activities to strengthen relationships among member company CEOs • Meetings of the Sustainability Investment Working Group to select qualified listed companies to be included in the Thailand Sustainability Investment (THSI), or the ESG stock list Capital market clubs and associations Meetings with associations in the capital market, including Association of Thai Securities Companies, Thai Listed Companies Association and Association of Investment Management Companies, to discuss challenges of securities business operations and suggestions for further business improvement Press and media Meetings with the press to share the SET news and information via the “SET Talk” monthly activities Investors and the general public News and information dissemination in a complete, accurate and timely manner via the SET website, Money Channel TV programs and social media, such as Facebook, LINE, Twitter, etc. (102-25) (408-1)