Bangkok--14 Jul--SET
Thailand Futures Exchange PLC (TFEX) is offering prizes to the most outstanding brokers, in an effort to encourage them to boost derivatives trading.
Since its launch, both TFEX and the brokers have undertaken several marketing activities, aimed at expanding the investor base. The Exchange has now introduced these awards to acknowledge, support and motivate brokerage firms and staff, TFEX President Mrs. Kesara Manchusree said.
The Awards are divided into different categories, with the ‘Best House of the Year’ going to the derivatives brokers with the most outstanding performance, based on trade volume, published analyses and research, and investor education. The winner will receive an engraved plaque and a prize worth THB500,000. The firm that attracts the most interest from investors will collect the ‘Most Popular House’ award, an engraved plaque and a prize worth THB100,000.
“TFEX will also offer special awards, worth more than THB200,000,to brokers who demonstrate exceptional performance in the areas of trade and investor base expansion during 17 July —16 October 2005. There will be prizes for brokerage firms’ marketing officers, who display particular acumen in public relations and investor recruitment as well.
In order to guarantee transparency and fairness in making the awards, we have appointed a committee with representatives from TFEX, the private sector and relevant agencies,” said Mrs. Kesara.
TFEX’s and the brokerage firms’ nationwide PR and investor education program is set to continue throughout the year, utilizing Thai Investors’ Day, Money Channel and Money Expo road show, as well as the trade simulation game “SET50 Index Futures.”