30 Jan 2026
South Korea’s regulator clears single-stock leveraged ETFs
Weekly options on local stocks and ETFs and minimum deposits for overseas leveraged products are among the key reforms.
27 Jan 2026
KB Securities rolls out coupon to draw in share transfers
KB Securities is offering cash coupons and stock rewards to South Korean investors who transfer at least KRW 10mn in domestic assets to its platform.
26 Jan 2026
Korea’s interest rate-linked products’ sales surge 53% in 2025: KSD
Capital-protected DLBs see their outstanding volumes rising in consecutive years
26 Jan 2026
SRP in brief: Korea rebounds, Europe holds firm
A strong start to the year across key structured products markets saw Korea’s ELS volumes rebound, European investors hold steady, sector‑focused launches gain traction and Switzerland post record listing activity, while issuers and ETF innovators continued to reshape the competitive landscape.
20 Jan 2026
South Korea December 2025: sales jump one-third, full-year volumes up 23%
Sales in ELB and DLBs drive growth, while ELS rebounds; Palantir Technologies-linked ELS is on a tear.
19 Jan 2026
South Korea mulls allowing single stock leveraged ETFs
South Korea is reviewing rule changes that could allow single stock leveraged exchange traded funds, as policymakers look to draw retail investors back to the domestic market.
15 Jan 2026
South Korea’s NH expands ELS sales into retirement pension space
The Seoul-based securities house begins issuing partially principal-protected autocallable notes sold to defined benefit investors.
12 Jan 2026
South Korea mulls introducing spot crypto ETFs under 2026 growth plan
South Korea plans to introduce spot digital asset ETFs in 2026, aligning with global standards and fast-tracking legislation to allow products like Bitcoin.
02 Jan 2026
Korean ETF purchases fluctuate as Global ETF listings reach new heights: ETFGI
Global ETF listings have reached record highs in 2025 while Korean retail demand for overseas funds fluctuated amid new mandatory trading rules.
11 Dec 2025
Korea’s Hanwha taps Tesla exposure with covered call bond ETF launch
The new ETF invests 30% in the US stock and 70% in three-year Treasury bonds.
01 Dec 2025
KB Securities to list ETNs focusing on China EV, US tech
Products include leveraged and inverse strategies with currency exposure and long-term maturity.
01 Dec 2025
Korean regulator penalises five banks over ELS mis-selling
The combined amount of fines and penalties is expected to reach about KRW2 trillion (US$1.45 billion).