177-8 Investment Governance Code for Institutional Investors (I Code), 2017

Summary

This Code contains investment governance principles and guidance reflecting current international standards and best practices for responsible and effective stewardship over investments by Institutional Investors. Implementation of the Code by Institutional Investors will enhance confidence by domestic and global markets clients and trust that investment decisions and management are done in their best interest. Moreover, the Code promotes and contributes to a good corporate governance ecosystem, stimulates responsible and sustainable practices by listed companies, and fosters growth and development of the Thai capital market and the wider economy.

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Issuer

Thailand

Year

2017

Region

Asia

Issuer (type)

Securities and Exchange Commission Thailand (Financial Regulator)

Policy Type

Disclosure

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Voluntary

Main industries targeted

Finance & Insurance
Transportation & Warehousing

Restrictiveness

Very High

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 1: No Poverty
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
SDG 5: Gender Equality
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions