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Singapore’s Prestige Biopharma eyes Feb. IPO on KospiJan 18, 2021Prestige Biopharma, a Singapore biopharmaceutical firm dedicated to biosimilars and new antibody therapeutic developments, said Monday it is looking to raise as much as 490.9 billion won ($444.5 mill... -
Seoul stocks open sharply lower on profit-takingJan 18, 2021South Korean stocks opened steeply lower Monday as foreign and retail investors sold local stocks to take profits. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index lost 42.26 points, or 1.37 percent,... -
Robo-advisers thrust in spotlight amid coronavirus pandemicJan 17, 2021The amount of funds entrusted to South Korea’s three leading robo-adviser firms exceeded 1 trillion won ($906 million), highlighting the fast growth of non-face-to-face investment services during the... -
Industrial shift to heat up Korea’s M&A market: expertsJan 17, 2021Investment banks keeping close eye on Yogiyo ‘megadeal’ -
Retail investors emerge as big players in stock marketsJan 17, 2021South Korean retail investors have emerged as deep pockets in the stock market, pouring in more than 100 trillion won ($90.6 billion) since early last year, data showed Sunday. Individual investors ... -
KKR's Asia fund underscores hope for real asset recoveryJan 15, 2021The announcement of two fund closures by US investment firm KKR this week highlighted its anticipation for real asset recovery in the Asia-Pacific region, including South Korea. KKR on Wednesday clo... -
Seoul stocks tumble on profit-takingJan 15, 2021South Korean stocks dipped more than 2 percent Friday as investors booked profits from a recent rally. The Korean won fell against the US dollar. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOS... -
Seoul stocks open higher on US stimulus proposalJan 15, 2021South Korean stocks opened higher Friday, as investor sentiment was boosted by a massive stimulus proposal by US President-elect Joe Biden that fueled hopes of speedy global recovery from the pandemi... -
Mirae Asset chairman stresses innovationJan 14, 2021Park Hyun-joo, chairman and founder of South Korea’s Mirae Asset Group, on Thursday urged analysts to explore innovative companies, stressing shifting investment strategies focusing on the growth pot... -
Nexon's holding company invests $16m in Elon Musk's SpaceXJan 14, 2021NXC, the holding company of South Korea’s largest game developer Nexon, has invested $16 million in SpaceX, the aerospace company run by electric carmaker Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the company said Thursd... -
Rise of retail investors pushes stocks, mitigates 'Korea discount': expertsJan 14, 2021The South Korean stock benchmark surpassing the 3,000-point mark last week highlighted the rise of retail investors, which mitigated a series of negative factors that had left the local stock market ... -
IT, bio lead Korean IPO market: KRXJan 14, 2021South Korea’s IPO market has seen a shift in its driving force with information technology and biopharma companies taking the lead, replacing manufacturing and finance firms in recent years, a report... -
Seoul stocks end almost flat amid valuation pressureJan 14, 2021South Korean stocks closed nearly flat Thursday as investors cashed in gains from large-cap chip and auto stocks amid valuation pressure in sectors such as chipmaking and automaking. The Korean won f... -
Virus, scandals slow Korean private fund growthJan 14, 2021The coronavirus pandemic and a series of hedge fund turmoils last year have impeded the growth of private funds managed by asset management companies in South Korea, data showed Thursday. According ... -
S. Korea to obligate listed firms to disclose ESG data from 2025Jan 14, 2021South Korea’s financial authorities on Thursday unveiled a comprehensive policy framework that obligates listed firms to disclose corporate information on investment activities related to environment...
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