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Securities / Derivatives

Korean Brokerages Set to Resume Daytime US Stock Trading

By Manesh Samtani | 21/08/2025

Major securities firms will restart the service after a year-long suspension, following verification of the US-based ATS provider's system stability.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korean Regulators Halt New Crypto Lending Services Amid Risk Concerns

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 20/08/2025

The FSC and FSS have ordered crypto exchanges to stop offering new virtual asset loans until formal guidelines to protect users are established.

Crypto / Digital Assets

Korea FSS Fines Dunamu and Other Fintechs for Sandbox Breaches

By Editors | 20/08/2025

Firms operating unlisted stock and fractional investment platforms penalised for failing to meet investor protection and advertising conditions.

Fintech / Regtech

FSS Korea to Build Surveillance System for New ATS Nextrade

By Mark Johnston | 20/08/2025

FSS Korea is developing a direct monitoring system for Nextrade amid rising volumes and unfair trading concerns.

Korea FSS Gets New Governor Following Two Month Vacancy

By Editors | 15/08/2025

Lee Chan-jin, the new FSS governor, will prioritise shareholder rights, resolving real estate risks, and a zero-tolerance policy on market abuse.

Trending

Korea to Extend Operating Hours of Securities Settlement System

By Manesh Samtani | 15/08/2025

BOK's main settlement system will operate until 8pm from April next year to ease hurdles for foreign investors.

Market Infrastructure

Korea to Revise Accounting Rules to Boost Infrastructure, VC Investments

By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 14/08/2025

Regulators have clarified rules for infrastructure funds to reduce earnings volatility and are reviewing guidelines for venture capital investments.

Korea Taps Ex-Official, Presidential Lawyer to Lead Financial Regulators

By Editors | 14/08/2025

The nominations are part of a broader government reshuffle aimed at sharpening economic policy execution and strengthening market and consumer oversight.

ESG / Sustainability

FSS Korea to Inspect Firms on New Accountability Regime

By Mark Johnston | 14/08/2025

Regulator to launch on-site and desk-based reviews of banks, insurers and investment firms on the new internal control responsibility framework.