Under the new approach, the FSS will be able to launch investigations without having to first report to the FSC and request warrants to search and seize evidence.
March 6, 2019The FSC plans to make banking APIs more open, accessible and cost-efficient so all nonbank fintech players can access Korea's payment network.
February 26, 2019The Taiwan Stock Exchange and GreTai Securities Market have so far approved a total of 9 securities firms to issue exchange traded notes in Q2 this year.
February 22, 2019Currently, odd-lot trades are only permitted in after-hours trading. The introduction of intraday odd-lot trading will boost daily turnover and give retail investors more choice, the FSC says.
February 19, 2019The new panel will assess formal applications for internet-only bank licences. Chunghwa Telecom, Waterland Financial and Line Financial are each seeking licences.
February 14, 2019South Korea’s booming P2P lending market is in need of new legislation to enhance protections for investors and borrowers, says FSC chairman Choi Jongku.
February 13, 2019Japan, Thailand, Australia ready to receive applications from prospective ARFP funds; New Zealand, S. Korea making progress on legal and regulatory requirements.
February 4, 2019New rules for the KONEX are aimed at boosting liquidity and trust in the market, while also making fundraising easier for SMEs and venture companies.
January 31, 2019Bank lending rates should fall by about 0.27% under the new COFIX. The change in calculation is credit negative for Korean banks, says Moody's.
January 24, 2019New rules requiring disclosures to customers of credit assessment procedures and loan rate calculations have been introduced by South Korean regulators.
January 23, 2019