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KOSPI faces rebound test as Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix shareholder returns in focus

South Korea\'s stock market will test the scope for a rebound this week as investors weigh the U.S. Federal Open Market Committee meeting and major earnings at home and abroad. With doubts persisting about the profitability of AI investment, semiconductor results and future investment plans are expected to shape sentiment. SK Hynix reports third-quarter earnings on Oct. 28 and Samsung Electronics releases final third-quarter figures on Oct. 29, with attention on HBM demand, capex and shareholder returns.

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Korean brokers face cloudy third-quarter results as trading turnover falls and rates rise

South Korean brokerages that posted record first-half results are expected to see a sharp slowdown in third-quarter earnings, hit by weaker brokerage revenue as stock trading turnover falls and by valuation losses in trading amid higher market rates and greater volatility. Investment banking is also seen offering limited support. Among five major firms, combined controlling shareholder net profit is forecast at about 1.063 trillion won, down 44.9 percent from a year earlier and 76.6 percent from the previous quarter.

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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.