All posts tagged "Optimus Asset Management"
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112Capital RegulationKorea Raises Capital Requirements at Private Equity Funds
The minimum required capital will be raised from 100mn to 300mn won. Private equity funds with high leverage will need 500mn won.
February 4, 2021 -
214EnforcementKorea FSS Identifies More Fraud, Bribery at Private Equity Firms
The FSS said it will impose sanctions on companies identified as being engaged in such practices, including to refer cases for criminal prosecution as needed.
January 5, 2021 -
551EnforcementKorea FSS Estimates Optimus Fund Losses Could Reach $300m
The FSS has estimated that 160bn won of investor funds has vanished and only up to 15% of the remaining 350bn won could be recoverable.
November 12, 2020 -
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Korea to Amend Law to Protect Private Equity Fund Investors
The revisions will enhance oversight and risk assessment of private equity funds, and prevent illiquid funds from being marketed to retail investors.
October 2, 2020 -
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Korean Prosecutors Raid KEB Hana Bank over Optimus Fund Mis-selling
Prosecutors are looking to determine whether the bank purchased privately placed bonds under Optimus’ request or instruction.
October 1, 2020 -
1.5KKorea
Korea: FSS to Probe Frozen Notes Linked to Singapore, Hong Kong
The FSS reportedly wants to determine why redemptions in some structured notes linked to Singapore trading firms have been frozen.
August 10, 2020 -
1.5KEnforcementS. Korean Regulators Apologise for Private Fund Losses
The FSC has meanwhile released new administrative guidance on private funds, aimed at strengthening supervision of the sector.
July 31, 2020 -
704EnforcementKorea FSS Formally Launches Probe Into Private Funds Industry
Any misconduct detected during the probe will be referred to prosecutors and follow-up efforts will be made to protect investors. The probe is expected to continue until 2023.
July 21, 2020 -
891KoreaKOFIA Chair Vows to Restore Trust in Hedge Fund Industry
KOFIA will prevent moral hazard in the hedge fund industry by providing consulting services and strengthening the role of prime brokers, intermediaries and fund managers in monitoring efforts.
July 17, 2020 -
1.3KEnforcement
FSS Korea Considers Legal Action Against HK Hedge Fund
Large losses on leveraged positions at Hong Kong-based Gen2 Partners earlier this year prompted a liquidity squeeze and a freeze on early redemptions.
July 7, 2020
