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Securities firms race to expand size amid IMA, investment bank push, raise 8.7 trillion won

South Korean securities firms are accelerating capital expansion as they compete to enter integrated management accounts (IMA) and become comprehensive financial investment businesses. Thirteen brokerages have raised or are seeking 8.705 trillion won this year through rights issues and hybrid capital securities, about twice last year’s total. KB Securities led with 1.7 trillion won. The capital race is tied to rules that expand permitted businesses based on equity levels, including IMA eligibility at 8 trillion won.

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NH reform pledge questioned as lawmakers press probe status on 14 misconduct allegations

South Korean lawmakers debated reform plans for the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation, including how its chairman is elected and the independence of audit bodies, during a parliamentary audit. Lawmakers questioned whether expanding the chairman vote to all cooperative members is legally consistent and properly agreed. Opposition lawmakers also demanded submission of investigation updates on 14 alleged misconduct cases. The audit also reviewed conversion of unused NH points to local currency and attendance issues.

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Financial sector audit clashes over hacking, ETFs as digital asset rules near final stage

South Korea’s parliamentary audit of the Financial Services Commission focused on a string of hacking incidents, single-stock leveraged ETFs and the effectiveness of property loan curbs. Lawmakers raised concerns over inconsistent inspection periods and limited log reviews, while calls grew to ease network separation rules to counter AI-driven threats. Regulators also discussed stablecoin legislation, cross-border tracking of digital asset transfers and preparations for tokenised securities rules, alongside broader fintech and banking industry developments.