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Sat, June 3, 2023 | 23:42

CFD rules tightened to boost trading transparency

CFD rules tightened to boost trading transparency

The government has overhauled regulations on trading of contracts of differences (CFDs), a highly leveraged derivative product tied to the purchase and sale price differences of equities. The move is aimed at strengthening requirements for trading to increase transparency and protect investors in order to prevent major stock price manipulation scams based on derivative tradin...

Anna J. Park | 2023-05-29 16:39

Foreign purchases of tech, auto stocks amount to over 16 trillion won this year

Foreign purchases of tech, auto stocks amount to over 16 trillion won this year

Foreign purchases of Korean tech and auto stocks have reached over 16 trillion won (US$12 billion) so far this year, according to the Korea Exchange on Monday.

2023-05-29 12:25

CEOs of securities companies visit UK, Republic of Ireland

CEOs of securities companies visit UK, Republic of Ireland

More than a dozen leaders of local securities firms embarked for the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, Sunday, to inspect potential business opportunities and risk factors in real estate markets in the region.

2023-05-28 15:39

Three indicted in massive stock manipulation case

Three indicted in massive stock manipulation case

Prosecutors on Friday indicted the head of an investment consulting firm and his two aides in a large-scale stock manipulation case that has rocked the local financial markets.

2023-05-26 19:49

Rise and fall of 'Battery Ajeossi,' hero of individual investors

Rise and fall of 'Battery Ajeossi,' hero of individual investors

Park Soon-hyeok, the former public relations director of Kumyang, who is better known as “Battery Ajeossi (uncle)” to the public, has suddenly announced the cessation of his public activities and disappeared from the media.

2023-05-25 17:09

Financial association to host ICSA annual conference in Seoul

Financial association to host ICSA annual conference in Seoul

The Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA) will host the annual conference of the International Council of Securities Associations (ICSA) in Seoul next month to discuss the latest issues in the global capital market.

2023-05-25 14:45

Seoul shares close flat amid U.S. debt ceiling uncertainties

Seoul shares close flat amid U.S. debt ceiling uncertainties

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) shed 0.10 points, or 0.0 percent, to close at 2,567.45. Trading volume was moderate at 1.06 billion shares worth 7.79 trillion won ($5.91 billion), with losers outpacing gainers 460 to 397.Institutions sold a net 185.5 billion won worth of shares, while retail and foreign investors bought a net 132.165 billion won and 94...

2023-05-24 21:23

Biz outlook edges up for June on hope for corporate earnings, domestic recovery

Biz outlook edges up for June on hope for corporate earnings, domestic recovery

Korea's business sentiment slightly improved for June amid expectations that earnings in key sectors and domestic demand may improve, a central bank poll showed Wednesday.

2023-05-24 10:03

Financial regulator plans to freeze accounts of stock market manipulators

Financial regulator plans to freeze accounts of stock market manipulators

The bank accounts of those suspected of manipulating stock prices will be frozen and their illegally earned profits will also be confiscated. These are part of plans announced by financial regulators in what they are calling their “war against those who disturb the market.” The Financial Services Commission (FSC), the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), Korea Exchange (KRX) ...

2023-05-23 16:18

Rising delinquency rates add to concerns over banks' financial soundness

Rising delinquency rates add to concerns over banks' financial soundness

As more debtors are falling behind on their bank loan payments, concerns are growing over local banks' financial soundness. It is particularly worrisome that delinquency levels are projected to rise further in the latter half of this year, reflecting the effects of drastically ...

Anna J. Park | 2023-05-22 16:53

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