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Crypto

Korean brokerages step up tokenised securities business beyond fractional investing to bonds, funds

Korean brokerages are expanding tokenised securities businesses from account management for fractional investing to issuance infrastructure for bonds, funds and other financial products. The Financial Services Commission said it will pursue phased tokenisation of stocks, bonds and funds, starting in February 2027 with private money market funds, private corporate bonds, unlisted shares using trusts and publicly offered fractional investment securities. Firms are building joint platforms and proprietary systems, while overseas examples are also growing.

Industry

Foundry power balance flips: Samsung\'s choice amid TSMC dominance

TSMC\'s dominant share of the global pure-play foundry market is hardening a structure in which big tech customers have less leverage in price talks. Counterpoint Research put TSMC\'s second-quarter share at 73 percent, with Samsung Electronics\' foundry business at 7 percent. The market grew 29 percent year on year, and both TSMC and Samsung raised wafer prices. Analysts cited capacity constraints and supply-demand imbalances. Samsung is prioritising yield improvements and expanding capacity, including a planned 2027 start-up of its Taylor, Texas plant.

Finance

KOSPI set to try again for 7,000: what could move the market

South Korean stocks are expected to try again to settle above the 7,000 mark on the KOSPI this week. Semiconductor earnings and expanded shareholder returns are seen supporting the downside, while August export data and U.S. employment figures are expected to determine whether the rebound continues. Markets are also watching U.S. rate expectations after Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole remarks and the rise in U.S. two-year yields.