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KOSPI enters pause as financial sector faces pressure for inclusive finance
South Korea’s stock market has surged on an AI semiconductor rally, pushing the KOSPI above 8,000 for the first time and lifting market value to sixth in the world, ahead of Taiwan. Brokerages posted strong first-quarter results as trading rose. Caution is also growing over volatility after the sharp run-up. Separately, “inclusive finance” has emerged as a key issue as banks and financial groups face pressure to expand support for vulnerable borrowers and strengthen public responsibility.
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Competition heats up in foreign integrated accounts as market eyes overseas retail inflows to Korean stocks
Foreign integrated account services that allow overseas retail investors to trade Korean stocks through local brokerage apps are expanding. Samsung Securities has launched a service with Interactive Brokers, while Hana Securities and Meritz Securities are widening partnerships in Asia and preparing a launch with Webull. Authorities have eased related rules, including scrapping the foreign investor registration system. Markets expect the change to raise accessibility over time rather than immediately shift flows.
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Samsung Securities launches foreigner integrated account service with IBKR
Samsung Securities said on Monday it is launching a “foreigner integrated account” service with Interactive Brokers that allows foreign investors to trade South Korean stocks through local securities firms. The scheme supports overseas investors who do not open accounts directly with domestic brokers. Samsung Securities said foreign participation in South Korean shares has faced higher barriers, including complex account-opening procedures. It said the service was promoted in line with government policies to improve access.