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30. While the assessors did not observe evidence of a lack of independence, there are a
few factors that have the potential to interfere with the BoT’s independence. First, the
permanent presence of the Director General of the FPO on the FIPC is not
in accordance with
international good practice. Second, the presence of the Secretary-General of the Insurance
Commission and the Secretary-General of the Securities and Exchange on the FIPC, and their
participation in decisions also compromises operational independence and dilutes accountability.
Third, Section 42 of FIBA requires that when a financial institution faces a liquidity problem that may
seriously endanger the stability of the economic and monetary system, the BoT, after approval of
the FIPC and the Cabinet, may approve the granting of a loan or financial assistance to that financial
institution. Hence, any ELA to a D-SIB is likely to fall under Section 42, expose the BoT to political
interference, and delay the process. Fourth, the BoT needs to notify the MOF in
case it applies the
PPA framework and the PCA. Finally, even though the BoT has continued to discharge its duties for
many years despite negative net worth, its weak financial position further exacerbates the risk to the
BoT's independence and vulnerability to political interference.
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