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History Of South Korea’s Capital Markets Infographic
[CLICK IMAGE BELOW FOR FULL SIZE] South Korea’s modern capital markets development began back in 1949 with the founding of the first brokerage house Daehan Securities. Over the last 60 years Korea has transformed itself into a vibrant market economy that leads the world in index option futures. The next few years will usher in [...]
Korea FSC To Overhaul Financial System
1) Develop Korea Investment Banks 2) Improve Fund Management industry 3) Reform market structure to allow exchange and clearing competition 4) Allow for other capital raising products 5) Strengthened Regulations on Unfair Trading Practices BACKGROUND The Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act (“FSCMA”) was established in 2007 as a comprehensive overhaul of capital markets [...]
KRX Derivatives Market Participants Preferred Online And Systemic Trading Methods
According to a recent study conducted by the Korea Exchange, the number of participants in the Derivatives Market who used the Home Trading System (HTS) and systemic trading methods (including algorithmic trading) increased in 2009. The aggregated weight of the users of both methods was 78.3% in 2009, showing a 3% increase from the previous [...]
