Thai SEC Mutual Fund Classification

Published on: Jul 15, 2025

On Jul. 8, Thai SEC issued rules on eligible asset for mutual funds.

  • Thai SEC issued a notification repealing and replacing Appendix 2 - classification of mutual funds and Appendix 3 - assets eligible for investment by mutual funds.
  • Document dated Jul. 8, 2025, received from Thai SEC Jul. 11, summarized on Jul. 15.
  • Classification of Mutual Funds
  • Classification helps investors understand the fund’s asset allocation and related risks.
  • Funds may focus on equities, fixed income, alternative assets, or other asset types.
  • Specifies definition of each types of the mutual funds which depend on their holdings.
  • Assets Eligible for Investment
  • This appendix outlines the types, qualifications, and conditions of securities, contracts, and digital tokens in which mutual funds may invest.
  • This applies regardless of whether the issuer, counterparty, or token issuer is established under Thai or foreign law; investment may occur domestically or abroad.
  • Effectiveness
  • The replaced appendices will be effective from Aug. 1, 2025.
Regulators
Thai SEC
Entity Types
Inv Co
Reference
Nt TorNor. 23/2568, 7/8/2025
Functions
Compliance; Financial; Legal; Product Administration
Countries
Thailand; Cross-Border
Category
State
N/A
Products
Cryptocurrency; Fund Mgt; Mutual Funds; Securities
Rule Type
Final
Regions
AP
Rule Date
Jul 8, 2025
Effective Date
Aug 1, 2025
Rule ID
262234
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Jul 8, 2025
Report Section
International