Global TradFi & Macroeconomics

Lee Chan-jin, Governor of South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), met with 23 securities firm CEOs on the 29th and criticized the industry for earning profits while many investors suffer losses, stating that 'it is time to seriously consider how the industry and investors can grow

According to the Financial Supervisory Service, on September 29, FSC Governor Lee Chan-jin met with CEOs of 23 securities firms and criticized their low shareholder returns and insufficient corporate social responsibility efforts. Lee noted that while securities companies posted record profits with

Eighteen South Korean asset management companies with combined assets under management of 87 trillion won urged parliament on September 29 to delay a planned vote on mandatory public tender offer regulations scheduled for October 1. The firms oppose the current proposal's design, which allows

According to Korea Securities Depository (KSD), the organization signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with U.S. fintech company Broadridge on September 28 to link their proxy voting platforms. The agreement aims to connect KSD's Electronic Voting Platform (EVOP) with Broadridge's ProxyEdge

Lee Chan-jin, Governor of South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), announced on May 29 that the regulator will intensify supervision and inspection of securities firms' sales practices that undermine investor trust. Speaking at a CEO meeting of 23 securities companies held at the Korea Fin

According to Yonhap Infomax, South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) Chief Lee Chan-jin announced on September 29 tighter oversight of securities companies over misleading business practices and investor trust violations. Speaking at a CEO roundtable with 23 securities firms, Lee noted

According to Yonhap Infomax, U.S. Treasury yields surged recently, with the 10-year yield breaching 5.2% on September 25 for the first time in 19 years, while the 30-year yield hit 5.5%, marking its highest level since 2004. U.S.-Iran tensions, anticipated inflation, and rising fiscal deficits

US Bitcoin spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $31 million on September 28 (US Eastern Time), bringing the recent 5 trading days' (September 22–28) cumulative net inflow to $325.77 billion. The inflow was driven by BlackRock's IBIT product, which alone attracted $54.8 million, while other products co

US Ethereum spot ETFs recorded a net inflow of $17.1 million on September 28 (US Eastern Time), marking the seventh consecutive trading day of positive flows since September 18. The recent 5 trading days from September 22 to 28 saw cumulative net inflows, with no products experiencing outflows on Se

According to Morgan Stanley's rate strategist report on September 29, the Federal Reserve is expected to raise rates once each in December and March 2027, following its September hike. However, market pricing

According to Farside data, U.S. Ethereum spot ETFs saw net inflows of $17.1 million on September 28, marking the seventh consecutive trading day of inflows.

KB Kookmin Bank signed a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) on May 28 for cross-border digital asset payment and remittance service innovation. The signing ceremony took place at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Florida during SIBOS 2026, the

SpaceX (SPCX) stock gained 0.2% overnight heading into Tuesday after Starship's successful orbital delivery of 26 next-gen Starlink satellites on Monday. The stock had fallen 2% on Monday to $145.47 but remains up 1% for the month. Four Wall Street firms issued price targets ranging from $200 to $25

Japan's July coincident index came in at 120.6, unchanged from the prior month's reading of 120.6.

According to Goldman Sachs research released on September 28, 2026, Robinhood's (HOOD) crypto trading volume in September reached $21.9 billion, up 21% month-over-month and exceeding market consensus by 87%. Event contract volumes also grew 37% sequentially, beating consensus by 36%, while equity an

According to multiple Wall Street analysts, SpaceX's Starship successfully deployed 26 next-generation Starlink V3 satellites on Monday (Sept 29), with the company contacting all satellites and completing planned splashdowns. Following the milestone, TD Cowen initiated coverage with a Buy rating and

According to Farside, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs saw net inflows of $31 million yesterday (Sept 29), marking their eighth consecutive trading day with inflows.

Shein (HKS:0625), the global online fast-fashion platform that listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange in September, saw its stock plunge to a post-IPO record low after reporting a 67% year-over-year decline in net profit for Q2 (April-June) in its first earnings release since going public.

According to South China Morning Post, Shein reported on September 28 that net profit fell 67% to $228 million in the second quarter (April-June), with revenue rising just 1% to $11 billion. The fast-fashion e-commerce platform's stock price tumbled 10.88% to 31.44 Hong Kong dollars the following

According to Korea Exchange official statement on September 29, the exchange plans to build a unified trading platform by end of 2027, enabling 12-hour trading sessions across premarket, regular, and aftermarket sessions. The exchange aims to construct single-board computer infrastructure to