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Will the KOSPI settle above 7,000 after roller-coaster moves? September outlook

After a record plunge and rebound in July, South Korea\'s KOSPI marked time in August as volatility eased. September direction is expected to hinge on whether U.S. long-term yields stabilise, foreign funds return and gains broaden beyond semiconductors. Analysts cite improving profit forecasts, low forward valuations and rising shareholder returns as supportive. Risks include higher U.S. rates and foreign selling, while key U.S. data and Fed meetings will guide rate expectations.

Finance

Brokerage industry to invest 1 trillion won in venture secondary over 3 years to ease IPO bias

South Korea\'s brokerage industry will invest about 1 trillion won in secondary deals over the next three years to improve a venture investment exit structure heavily skewed toward IPOs. The Korea Financial Investment Association said securities firms plan to supply funds through individual investments and a joint fund. Seven major investment banks will invest about 618.5 billion won individually, with that total seen rising to 700.0 billion won if more note-issuing firms join.

AI & Enterprise

Shinhan Investment and Securities partners with Google Cloud to build in-house AI agent platform

Google Cloud said on Aug. 18 that Shinhan Investment and Securities has built an AI agent platform in partnership with Google Cloud that complies with financial security regulations and connects with key internal work data and systems. The securities firm set up a dedicated AX unit in 2026 and promoted field-led agent development through AX coordinators, creating more than 500 agents. It is running a closed beta and aims to lift agent-based automation to over 70 percent.