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Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix two-times ETF launch nears as regulators stress investor protection
South Korea’s first domestic single-stock 2-times leveraged ETFs tracking Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix could debut as early as May. Financial regulators are preparing detailed rules and say investor protection and market-stability safeguards must come first because of the products’ high-risk structure. Demand for leveraged products has been evident, including net buying by local investors of a Hong Kong-listed Samsung Electronics product. Authorities also raised concerns about volatility, tracking gaps and credit-funded concentration.
Finance
Middle East-led oil and currency shock raises uncertainty in financial markets
South Korea\'s financial markets are seeing sharp volatility as a Middle East-driven oil shock sends the KOSPI plunging and lifts uncertainty. Concerns over prolonged high oil prices have pushed the won-dollar exchange rate up to 1,500 won, widening stock-market swings and prompting warnings about overheated leverage as some credit trading is halted. Regulators, banks and brokerages are stepping up risk management, while authorities also move to crack down on unfair trading and strengthen preventive supervision.
Finance
FSS holds emergency meeting with brokerage executives, urges stronger margin loan risk controls
South Korea\'s Financial Supervisory Service urged brokerages to strengthen investor guidance and risk management for margin loans to prevent losses from leveraged investing amid recent stock market volatility linked to the Middle East. The watchdog said margin loan and forced-selling volumes were manageable but could become risk factors as volatility rises. It called on firms to review credit limits, share best practices and be cautious with interest-rate changes or fee promotions that could encourage investors.
