SMEs will be allowed to raise funds through crowdfunding platforms, and the capital raising limit will be raised, among other enhancements to the existing framework.
June 17, 2020Korea’s bond market stabilisation fund has begun operating. Additional support will come through a new bond underwriting programme, P-CBOs, and direct investment into fintechs.
April 10, 2020The project, approved under the FSC's sandbox programme, will also involve KEB Hana Bank, Hana Financial Investment and Amicus Lex, among others.
August 14, 2019The FSC has granted approval to Shinhan AI to operate as an investment consulting service, and is expected to soon grant it an asset management licence.
August 13, 2019Robo-advisory services will have to undergo testing and verification before they can be used to directly manage funds and entrusted assets under new enabling FSC regulations.
May 17, 2019Korea is allowing robo advisers to operate funds, provided they are managed in line with disclosed objectives and have security breach prevention measures in place.
April 18, 2019The 500 billion won fund will start investing in the KOSDAQ from November. Separately, market participants will establish an emergency monitoring system to better respond to instability.
October 30, 2018The FSS will carry out on-site inspections at 32 brokerages and Koscom, following dividend error which saw Samsung Securities issue $100bn in 'ghost stocks' last month.
May 11, 2018