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As of October 2, South Korea's ETF market showed severe asset concentration, with the bottom 50 funds holding a combined 170 billion won in net assets, down from the previous year, while the top 50 ETFs accounted for approximately 266 trillion won, or 60% of the market's total 466 trillion won in assets. More than half of this year's total ETF asset growth has concentrated in these top 50 products, reflecting a widening wealth gap as fund managers compete on fees and launch similar theme-based p

According to data submitted by South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service to the National Assembly on October 7, individual investors who invested in single-stock leveraged and inverse exchange-traded products (ETPs) tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix recorded confirmed realized losses of 2.3242 trillion won from May 27 to August 14—just three months after the products' launch. The figure represents the first aggregated loss tally across major securities firms and includes both ETFs and

According to News1, AMD CEO Lisa Su announced on October 7 the establishment of an AI Center of Excellence in South Korea, committing to hire hundreds of researchers to advance the country's AI ecosystem. The company will collaborate with 13 domestic AI firms including Furiosa AI and DeepX to develop heterogeneous computing infrastructure combining AMD's CPU and GPU with South Korean AI semiconductors. Su indicated AMD's participation in Korea's three mega-projects covering semiconductors, AI da

According to Yubico and Okta's 2026 survey conducted by Talker Research, 58% of Singapore firms reported at least one successful AI-driven phishing attack in the past year. The survey polled 1,890 technology and security professionals at organizations with at least 500 employees across nine countries. In Singapore, 81% of respondents said their organizations enforced multi-factor authentication across all applications and services, while 41% reported using usernames and passwords for work accoun

According to comments shared via Kyodo News, Bank of Japan official Ayano Sato released hawkish remarks on Wednesday, signaling support for further monetary policy tightening. The yen strengthened in response, with USD/JPY retreating from its two-week high of 158.51 to near 158. Sato, who previously held dovish views and voted against the September rate hike, expressed support for the Bank of Japan's gradual policy adjustment, stating that rate increases would help achieve sustainable economic g

According to a Morgan Stanley report released on October 7, U.S. data centers are expected to face a 32GW power deficit between 2026 and 2028, representing approximately 34% of net power shortfall. The power crunch is shifting supply chain pressure from chip scarcity to energy constraints. ASIC chips, storage, optical modules, and power management components face the most acute impact from potential project delays. Morgan Stanley cited Oracle's Wisconsin Project Lighthouse—a 1.3GW facility—as a

Singapore's foreign exchange reserves reached $433.4 billion in September, up from $432.97 billion in August, according to official data.

ANDRA (Adaptable Network Designed for Regulated Assets) has launched an institutional platform for tokenized exchange-traded funds on the Canton Network, following its registration as a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission transfer agent on September 4. The platform enables ETF issuers to tokenize funds on-chain while maintaining existing transfer-agent infrastructure and regulatory records. ANDRA's architecture supports digital wallets, programmable transfers, and blockchain-based ownership

According to the Korea Exchange, it terminated market-making contracts with CLSA Korea Securities for 59 KOSDAQ-listed issues on October 6, following announcement the previous day. The termination occurred after CLSA Korea failed to meet quarterly performance evaluation standards, accumulating penalty points that exceeded the threshold. The firm's market-making license has been suspended, with a one-year restriction on market-making participation.

According to Steven Dover, Franklin Templeton's Chief Market Strategist, in a recent interview with Maeil Business Newspaper, South Korea's structural valuation discount persists despite the MSCI Korea index's 82.6% year-to-date rise and 166.4% gain over the past year. Dover noted that forward price-to-earnings ratio stands at only 5.06x, signaling that global investors still undervalue Korean companies relative to earnings. To resolve the discount, Dover highlighted four market access barriers:

According to Korea Financial Supervisory Service filings, SK D&D completed a 101 billion won paid-in capital increase on October 7, securing emergency funding to avert a debt default crisis. The company set the issuance price at 2,260 won per share for 44.681 million new shares. The stock closed 4.95% lower at 3,070 won on the day, down 59.16% since July 13. Han&Company, the largest shareholder holding 78.69% stake, subscribed to the full allocation of approximately 79.5 billion won. Of the rais

China Development Bank International Investment (01062) disclosed on September 30 that the unaudited consolidated net asset value per share reached approximately HK$0.2899.

According to South Korea's stock exchange, Korean cosmetics stocks rallied on October 7 as September beauty exports reached a record $1.213 billion, surging 30% year-over-year and exceeding expectations. The gains were driven by demand ahead of the U.S. holiday shopping season and strong export performance. APR, Amore Pacific, Cosmax, and other beauty companies posted gains ranging from 3.5% to 12%. U.S. exports grew 21% to $247 million, while Chinese shipments rose 9% to $188 million, marking f

According to investment banking industry sources, MBK Partners canceled all approximately 2.4 million Homeplus ordinary shares worth 2.5 trillion won on October 7, resulting in the loss of shareholder status and management rights. The cancellation followed the Seoul Rehabilitation Court's approval of Homeplus' rehabilitation plan on September 2. MBK had acquired these shares in 2015 with a 2.5 trillion won capital investment. The company also maintains a 2 trillion won contingent liability as gu

According to France's central bank governor Emmanuel Meurin in an interview with France Inter on October 7, the ECB does not need to intervene in France's fiscal crisis. Meurin stated that France must resolve its budget issues independently, saying "the solution is not in Frankfurt but here at home." France's debt-to-GDP ratio has reached 119%, and the government aims to lower the 2027 deficit to 5.0% of GDP. Meurin emphasized that while the situation is serious, passing a budget can address the

According to Bloomberg, Russia's military expenditure is expected to set a record high in 2026.

According to an official announcement on October 6, Constellation Energy, the largest U.S. nuclear power operator, signed a long-term power supply agreement with Google. The deal covers 3,590MW of capacity to be delivered from 11 nuclear plants across Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, starting in 2028 for 20 years. Constellation will invest $4.3 billion in facility upgrades to support Google's AI data center power needs, with an additional technology partnership valued at approximately $1

On October 6, the S&P500 index closed at 7,818.93, up 0.58%, and the Nasdaq Composite closed at 27,599.79, up 0.45%, both marking record highs. The Magnificent 7 (M7) tech stocks, including Nvidia and Meta, led the rally. Nvidia rose 5.99% over the past month and approached a $6 trillion market cap, while Meta surged 20.44% following the launch of its AI agent 'Muse.' However, the remaining S&P500 constituents, dubbed S&P493—including financials, healthcare, and consumer staples—showed weakness,

According to Jake Chervinsky, CEO of Hyperliquid Policy Center, all major exchanges will need to adopt public blockchain infrastructure within a decade to remain competitive, speaking Tuesday at the Digital Asset Summit 2026 Asia in Singapore. Chervinsky said Hyperliquid functions as underlying infrastructure—comparable to Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana—that traditional exchanges like CME Group and Intercontinental Exchange, as well as crypto-native platforms, can integrate into their systems. "H

Shin Young Securities raised its target price for Samsung E&A to 66,000 Korean won from 60,000 won on October 7, maintaining a buy recommendation. Analyst Park Se-ra highlighted the company's differentiated growth path through affiliate investments in advanced industries and expanded repeat order base in non-affiliated segments via FEED-to-EPC strategy. For the third quarter, the brokerage forecasts revenue of 2.429 trillion won, a 21.7% year-over-year increase, and operating profit of 255.1 bil