[Early-Year Effect] Sharp Decline in Bank Bond Issuance Volume
South Korea’s bank bond issuance volume has dropped sharply in early 2026 as improved liquidity and rising deposits ease funding pressures, supporting a favorable bond market environment.
Rhee Chang-yong Says Rise in Market Interest Rates Is a Natural Part of Policy Transition
Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong notes that rising market interest rates are a normal occurrence during shifts in monetary policy, signaling ongoing market adjustments.
SK On Co. has cut its planned public bond issuance by 100 billion won to 200 billion won ($152 million), citing surging market interest rates that have raised corporate funding costs; the company will use the proceeds for facility investment, particularly in its Chinese battery plant.
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SK On Cuts Public Bond Issuance from 300 Billion Won to 200 Billion Won amid Surging Market Rates
SK On Co. has cut its planned public bond issuance by 100 billion won to 200 billion won ($152 million), citing surging market interest rates that have raised corporate funding costs; the company will use the proceeds for facility investment, particularly in its Chinese battery plant.
Korea Housing Finance Corp. canceled its 30-year MBS issuance after receiving zero orders amid surging yields, shifting market focus to the upcoming 30-year Treasury bond auction and concerns over ultra-long-term bond demand.
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Falling Market Rates Drive Down Declared Interest Rates—Will Insurance Premiums Rise Next Year?
South Korean insurers are set to raise premiums next year as falling market rates drive down declared interest rates, impacting product pricing and solvency ratios.
SK Group affiliates are driving a surge in 10-year corporate bond issuances as falling market rates boost investor demand for higher yields, positioning these long-term bonds as attractive safe havens in South Korea's debt market.
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SK's Love Affair with 10-Year Corporate Bonds—A Safe Haven Amid Falling Rates?
SK Group affiliates are driving a surge in 10-year corporate bond issuances as falling market rates boost investor demand for higher yields, positioning these long-term bonds as attractive safe havens in South Korea's debt market.
Treasury Bond Futures Open Slightly Lower; Foreign Investors Buy Despite Tariff Concerns
Treasury bond futures open slightly lower as foreign investors buy despite tariff concerns, with market watching potential economic impact
Securities Firms Sweat Over 'Interest Business' Controversy - Background of Rising Spread Rates
Securities firms face scrutiny over maintaining high credit transaction interest rates despite falling base rates, citing increased operational costs and annual profit targets as justification.
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