Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

According to the Financial Investment Association, individual comprehensive asset management accounts (ISA) in South Korea exceeded 10 million registered users as of late August 2026, with account balances reaching 76.5 trillion won ($57 billion USD equivalent). The accounts accumulated 2 million

According to Capital Market Research Institute, as of September 29, 11 of 59 KOSDAQ-listed companies under management designation met profitability criteria despite falling short of market price requirements. The data showed that among 60 firms designated for management status due to market

According to the Capital Market Research Institute, on Sept 29, 60 KOSDAQ-listed companies were designated for management monitoring due to market capitalization and stock price shortfalls. Among them, 11 companies (18.6%) met

According to the Korea Exchange on September 30, Shinra SG has delayed its KONEX transfer application, which was originally scheduled for submission on September 28. The company, which faced delisting due to a market capitalization shortfall below the 20 billion won threshold, is the first company t

On Tuesday (Sept 29), offshore Chinese yuan (CNH) traded at 6.7080 against the U.S. dollar, up 47 pips from Monday's close. The currency traded within a range of 6.7129–6.7037 during the session, extending gains for a second consecutive day.

Korean corporations issued 10 trillion won less in stocks and corporate bonds in August 2026 compared to the previous month, according to data released by the Financial Supervisory Service on the 30th. The decline was driven by a 7 trillion won drop in financial bond issuance due to seasonal

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix share buyback programs are set to conclude by early next month, with Samsung reaching 87.3% completion and SK Hynix at 75% as of the 29th. The buybacks have provided critical stock price support amid heavy selling by foreign and retail investors during the recent mon

Korea Development Bank reduced funding to venture and startup companies by more than half over a four-year period, while increasing capital supply to large corporations beyond 20 trillion won. According to data submitted to the National Assembly's Political Affairs Committee by Democratic Party

SK Ecoplant is selling its 30% stake in Malaysian waste management company Cenbio to French environmental firm Veolia, according to investment banking sources on September 29. Veolia is conducting due diligence to acquire management control

According to reports, Boeing shares closed at $184.39 on Monday, September 28, down 6.9%, after the Federal Aviation Administration delayed certification of the 737 MAX 10 over a newly identified software issue. The software fault involves flight-guidance systems that can fail to provide automated g

According to the Financial Supervisory Service released on September 30, South Korean corporate equity and bond issuance declined sharply in August due to seasonal factors and high-interest-rate headwinds. Stock public offering issuance fell 10.375 trillion Korean won (69.5%) month-over-month to 454

According to Korea Exchange data released on September 29, Samsung Electronics' share buyback program reached 87.3% completion, having executed 13.1 trillion Korean won of its 15 trillion won plan. SK Hynix's buyback reached 75% completion of its 40 trillion won allocation. Both programs are

On Tuesday, Sept 29, spot gold rose 1.57% to close at $4,179.95 per ounce in New York afternoon trading, extending gains throughout the Asia-Pacific session and briefly touching a daily high above $4,180.

According to Bitwise research director Ryan Rasmussen, during Bitcoin's decline from $125,000 to $60,000, major institutions including sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, and endowments have not sold their Bitcoin holdings; many have increased positions instead. Sovereign wealth funds are

The Bank of Korea removed the international ranking table from its foreign exchange reserves press release after consulting with the Ministry of Economy and Finance. According to parliamentary audit materials submitted on the 30th to National Assembly member Lee Jong-wook of the People Power

Oracle, Bloom Energy, and Carnival stocks surged on 29일 (현지시간) following distinct catalysts across AI, energy infrastructure, and leisure sectors. Oracle climbed 4.17% to $138.13 after unveiling its agentic AI application 'Fusion Clo,' which combines AI reasoning with enterprise computing. Bloom Ene

Goldman Sachs' board has discussed a succession plan to replace CEO David Solomon, 64, with president John Waldron, 57, as early as next year, The Wall Street Journal reported late Monday. The transition would elevate Solomon to executive chairman, with a potential board vote in coming months. The d

According to The Wall Street Journal, Goldman Sachs board reportedly discussed a succession plan late Monday that would replace CEO David Solomon, 64, with president and chief operating officer John Waldron, 57, as early as next year. Under the plan, Solomon would be elevated to executive

According to Yonhapnews, South Korea's central bank disclosed on September 30 that it consulted with the government before removing the international ranking of foreign exchange reserves from its official monthly reports in August. The move followed the country's ranking dropping from 9th place in

According to Yonhap IntoMax, New York Federal Reserve President John Williams stated on September 29 during a speech at University at Buffalo that no consecutive rate increase is needed in October, signaling the Fed will gather more data before making policy decisions. Williams added that if