Hong Sung-kuk, a key Democratic Party economic figure, urges expanded note issuance by securities firms to boost venture capital and drive South Korea's shift to productive finance, highlighting the need to curb real estate speculation and manage household debt for sustainable growth.
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Hong Sung-kuk Says 'Easing Securities Firms' Note Issuance Will Unlock Capital Flows'
Hong Sung-kuk, a key Democratic Party economic figure, urges expanded note issuance by securities firms to boost venture capital and drive South Korea's shift to productive finance, highlighting the need to curb real estate speculation and manage household debt for sustainable growth.
Securities industry employees in South Korea outpaced CEOs in first-half compensation, with top earners in bond trading, IB, and sales divisions receiving multi-billion won packages, reflecting robust market performance and significant bonuses.
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Securities Employees Outearn CEOs with Multi-Billion Won Salaries—Bond Trading and PF Staff Among Top Earners
Securities industry employees in South Korea outpaced CEOs in first-half compensation, with top earners in bond trading, IB, and sales divisions receiving multi-billion won packages, reflecting robust market performance and significant bonuses.
The Korea Exchange is accelerating plans to extend stock market trading hours, considering scenarios such as earlier opening or introducing a pre-market, with a strong push to implement changes within six months amid industry debate and system upgrade challenges.
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Last Week, Securities Firms Issued KRW 7.73 Trillion in CP and E-Short-Term Bonds—KRW 2.95 Trillion Maturing This Week
South Korea’s 16 leading securities firms issued KRW 7.73 trillion ($5.97 billion) in commercial paper and electronic short-term bonds last week, with KRW 2.95 trillion ($2.28 billion) set to mature this week, reflecting a decline in issuance compared to the previous week.
South Korean treasury bond futures declined on August 1 as foreign investors turned net sellers, with market participants cautious ahead of next week’s 30-year government bond auction and U.S. Treasury yields showing mixed movements.
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[Credit Check] 'Only Negative Carry Continues'—Rising Pressure on Bond Portfolio Managers
South Korean securities firms face mounting pressure as credit spreads hit record lows, driving persistent negative carry in bond portfolios and dampening profit outlooks amid shifting rate cut expectations.
South Korean government bond futures opened higher, tracking gains in US Treasury yields, as investors await the Federal Reserve's FOMC rate decision; three-year and ten-year futures both advanced, with notable activity from banks, securities firms, and foreign investors.
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Government Bond Futures Open Higher—Tracking US Yields, FOMC Awaited
South Korean government bond futures opened higher, tracking gains in US Treasury yields, as investors await the Federal Reserve's FOMC rate decision; three-year and ten-year futures both advanced, with notable activity from banks, securities firms, and foreign investors.
South Korea’s financial industry has launched its first ISA-based investment sponsorship program, with 11 brokerages providing 800 million won ($615,000) over three years to help 72 self-reliant youths build assets and financial skills, aiming to expand the initiative annually.
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South Korea Launches First ISA-Based Investment Sponsorship Model—Brokerages Fund Accounts Managed by Self-Reliant Youths
South Korea’s financial industry has launched its first ISA-based investment sponsorship program, with 11 brokerages providing 800 million won ($615,000) over three years to help 72 self-reliant youths build assets and financial skills, aiming to expand the initiative annually.
Securities Firms Issue 9.25 Trillion Won in CP and E-Short-Term Bonds Last Week—3.09 Trillion Won Maturing This Week
South Korea's securities firms issued 9.25 trillion won in CP and electronic short-term bonds last week, with 3.09 trillion won set to mature this week, highlighting increased short-term funding activity.
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