The changes will allow retail investors to trade the KONEX market more freely and allow listed firms to more easily maintain their listing status.
April 28, 2022The FSC will set up a KRW 100 billion fund that will invest in KONEX listed firms and lower entry barriers for investors in the market.
January 11, 2022The work plan focuses on measures to maintain financial stability, reduce debt risks, promote financial innovation, and enhance the FSC's rules on network security.
December 29, 2021During the six-month extension, the FSC plans to strengthen penalties for illegal short-selling and improve retail investor access to stock short sales.
August 28, 2020The FSC is also loosening rules on share buybacks and lifting minimum collateral coverage requirements for securities firms, while the BOK considers an interest rate cut.
March 14, 2020Securities, asset management and venture capital firms can obtain a license to operate a fund which raises capital from investors to list on the KRX and invests in unlisted companies.
October 1, 2019The project, approved under the FSC's sandbox programme, will also involve KEB Hana Bank, Hana Financial Investment and Amicus Lex, among others.
August 14, 2019FSC chairman Choi Jong-ku has repeatedly called for a cut in the securities transaction tax to ease the burden it places on stock and mutual fund trades.
May 30, 2019The stock trading tax will be cut on the KOSDAQ, KOSPI and KONEX. Capital gains taxes on stock transactions to also be changed.
March 25, 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, 2019