Sustainability Report 2017

25 Building Innovation and Technology Network in the Capital Market Settrade Streaming • SET developed the Settrade Streaming application for securities firms to provide investors with mutual fund trading services via mobile devices. • SET developed the Settrade DCA Order function on the Settrade Streaming program to facilitate dollar-cost averaging on weekly and monthly basis. Efficiency Development of Clearing System • SET shortened the securities clearing and settlement cycle from 3 working days (T+3) to 2 working days (T+2) to reduce risks from securities settlement and transaction cost for investors, serve the capital market’s expansion and enhance system efficiency, aligned with the world’s leading stock exchanges. • SET developed FinNet e-payment system to improve the capability and efficiency of the payment process in the capital market in connecting with the services of intermediaries and commercial banks. In addition to ensuring organizational management with transparency, efficient risk management and innovation, SET also promotes the quality of listed companies, investors and intermediaries to support the capital market growth in the future. • Annual panel discussion to exchange knowledge and promote technology development with member companies • Training on the development of important operating systems, including securities trading, clearing and settlement and depository systems, for member companies Apart from innovation and efficiency development of the operating systems to cope with technology changes, SET has promoted learning and networking among capital market personnel to keep up with new trends of innovation and technology by organizing: • Quarterly seminars on “IT Future for Listed Company” to promote technological literacy, particularly on cyber security, and business development among listed companies.