# SEC Thailand to promote the integration of ESG factors into securities analysis and valuation

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/environment/149956-sec-thailand-to-promote-the-integration-of-esg-factors-into-securities-analysis-and-valuation
- Published: 2024-07-06T20:19:59+07:00
- Author: SiamNews PR

**SEC, CFA Institute, and CFA Society Thailand organized a training seminar on integrating
ESG factors in securities analysis to enhance knowledge and empower capital market
professionals for better decision-making and sustainable growth.**

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Bangkok, 3 July 2024 – The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in continued
collaboration with CFA Institute and CFA Society Thailand, has recently organized
a training seminar on the integration of ESG risks and opportunities into securities
analysis and valuation. The training aimed to enhance knowledge and understanding
of the link between ESG factors and the performance of listed companies, and the
integration of ESG factors, especially climate-related risks, for securities analysts
to put into practice (ESG in practice) to provide investors with information for
making investment decisions.

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The training seminar on the topic “Understanding the Impact of Sustainability on
the Value and Performance of Companies; Integrating Climate-Related Risks and Opportunities
into Equity Analysis and Valuation” took place on 28 June 2024, at Sheraton Grande
Sukhumvit Hotel, Bangkok. This seminar aimed to empower capital market professionals,
in particular securities analysts, with the practical application of skills and 
technical knowledge in analyzing ESG data, considering the current trends, especially
climate change, and integrating ESG factors into equity analysis to provide investors
with information for decision making. Mr. Richard McGillivray, guest speaker from
CFA Institute, shared valuable knowledge on ESG through mini case studies with more
than 100 Thai professionals from the securities industry including executives and
securities analysts.

Mrs. Pornanong Budsaratragoon, SEC Secretary-General, said: “Driving sustainable
growth in the Thai capital market is an important mechanism to lead the country 
towards the Sustainable Development Goals, which is one of the goals of the SEC 
Strategic Plan for the years 2024 – 2026. This event is another step forward to 
support and upskill our capital market professionals, especially securities analysts,
to attain better knowledge and deeper learning of ESG data analysis and integrate
this information into their research reports. In addition, the emphasis on ESG in
securities analysis will be an important factor that motivates listed companies 
to prioritize ESG matters for the benefit of investors, the capital market and Thailand.”

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Mr. Richard McGillivray, Senior Director, Product Advocacy and Education, Asia Pacific
CFA Institute, said: “The integration of ESG factors into investment analysis and
decision-making has rapidly gained momentum around the world. CFA Institute is committed
to raising ethical and professional standards across the investment industry, including
empowering investment professionals to effectively incorporate material ESG factors
into their analysis and investment decisions. In partnership with the Securities
and Exchange Commission of Thailand, this collaborative forum provides a valuable
opportunity to share insights, address challenges, and explore ways to improve the
use of ESG disclosure and sustainability data in understanding the long-term value
and performance of assets.”

Ms. Kingpai Koosakulnirund, Vice President, CFA Society Thailand, said: “Thailand’s
capital market has been advancing on the ESG front with the promotion of ESG disclosure
and reporting. Investment analysts are playing the next vital role by integrating
ESG-related information to their analysis. Since the integration of ESG factors 
into investment analysis and valuation is relatively a new practice, having practical
workshops would be a useful starting point for investment analysts.”

In this regard, the SEC and CFA Society Thailand have jointly introduced a Thai 
version of the “Guidelines for Integrating ESG Information into Equity Analysis 
and Research Reports,” created by CFA Institute. The Thai translation is available
for download at [https://www.sec.or.th/TH/Pages/LawandRegulations/HandbooksGuidelines-ESG.aspx](https://www.sec.or.th/TH/Pages/LawandRegulations/HandbooksGuidelines-ESG.aspx)

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