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Brokerages cut domestic branches and step up global push

South Korean brokerages are accelerating overseas expansion as mobile trading prompts further streamlining of domestic branches. As of end-2025, 16 firms operated 93 overseas outlets, up by 13 from a year earlier, while overseas subsidiaries’ net profit rose 67.8 percent. Domestic branches at the top 10 brokerages slipped to 438 as of March 31. Firms are widening foreign omnibus account services and building networks across the United States, Hong Kong, Southeast Asia and India.

Crypto

U.S. CLARITY Act stalls; Bitcoin and XRP face \'double pressure\' amid regulatory gap

With the U.S. CLARITY Act pushed back again to July, Bitcoin and XRP are struggling around the psychological supports of $60,000 and $1. A U.S. House hearing is set for July 17 in New York, while a 60-vote Senate threshold remains key. Market participants cite ETF outflows, a strong dollar and rate expectations weighing on sentiment. In South Korea, financial firms are moving ahead with partnerships and infrastructure plans as digital-asset legislation is delayed.

Finance

Capital markets also show economies of scale as big brokerages rush to boost capital

Competition among securities firms to bolster capital is spreading quickly, led by large brokerages, as more businesses link bigger capital bases to revenue growth. KB Securities decided on a 1 trillion won rights offering after earlier support from KB Financial Group. Similar moves include Korea Investment & Securities, Woori Investment & Securities and NH Investment & Securities, while Hanyang Securities also joined. The combined amount totals about 4.65 trillion won this year.