The FSC has meanwhile released new administrative guidance on private funds, aimed at strengthening supervision of the sector.
July 31, 2020Any 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, 2020KOFIA 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, 2020Large 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, 2020A new inter-agency team, led by the FSS, will be established by mid-July, and refer any illegalities detected to authorities for 'swift action' including prosection.
July 5, 2020Company executives will be removed and designated administrators will take over their duties. Optimus is accused of fabricating depository statements sent to brokers.
July 1, 2020Accused of fabricating depository statements, Optimus Asset Management has suspended withdrawals from six feeder funds since last week, locking up 90bn won in investor money.
June 26, 2020