Bangkok, 3 July 2024 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand, in partnership with the CFA Institute and CFA Society Thailand, recently held a training seminar focused on incorporating ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) factors into securities analysis and valuation. This event aimed to deepen participants’ understanding of how ESG factors, especially climate-related risks, affect the performance of listed companies, and how analysts can apply this knowledge in practice to aid investors in making informed decisions.
The seminar, titled “Understanding the Impact of Sustainability on the Value and Performance of Companies; Integrating Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities into Equity Analysis and Valuation,” was held on 28 June 2024 at the Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit Hotel in Bangkok. It sought to equip capital market professionals, particularly securities analysts, with practical skills and technical know-how in analyzing ESG data, taking into account current trends like climate change. The goal was to integrate ESG factors into equity analysis, thereby providing investors with essential information for their decision-making process.
Mr. Richard McGillivray from the CFA Institute was a guest speaker at the event, sharing his expertise on ESG through mini case studies with over 100 Thai professionals from the securities industry, including executives and analysts.
Mrs. Pornanong Budsara Dragoon, SEC Secretary-General, highlighted the importance of this initiative: “Driving sustainable growth in the Thai capital market is crucial for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals, a key objective of the SEC Strategic Plan for 2024 – 2026. This seminar is a significant step in supporting and enhancing the skills of our capital market professionals, especially securities analysts, in ESG data analysis. Emphasizing ESG in securities analysis will encourage listed companies to prioritize these matters, benefiting investors, the capital market, and Thailand as a whole.”
Mr. Richard McGillivray, Senior Director of Product Advocacy and Education at CFA Institute Asia Pacific, added: “The global momentum for integrating ESG factors into investment analysis and decision-making is growing rapidly. CFA Institute is dedicated to raising ethical and professional standards in the investment industry and empowering professionals to effectively incorporate ESG factors into their analyses and decisions. Our collaboration with the SEC of Thailand offers a valuable platform to share insights, tackle challenges, and enhance the use of ESG disclosures and sustainability data in understanding the long-term value and performance of assets.”