Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing, Clepsydra Capital

Sanghyun Park

I investigate special situations, pairs, and index rebalancing trades in Korea.

Korea / Special Sits, Pairs, Index Rebalancing

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Clepsydra Capital

Investigate special situations, pairs, and index rebalancing trades in Korea.

Event-Driven

Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 / Event-Driven

Korea Stock Exchange KOSPI 200 (KOSPI2 INDEX EQUITY)

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<li>Today's reveal includes two main parts: first, setting up internal balance management for investors; second, building the detection system to block naked short-selling.</li>
<li>FSC and FSS haven't provided a set date for system completion but suggest it may start late this year or early next year. Uncertainty remains on overseas investor participation.</li>
<li>A decision on short selling is due in June, but no confirmation was given today. However, the local market anticipates short selling resuming before this system is fully operational.</li>
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Today's reveal includes two main parts: first, setting up internal balance management for investors; second, building the detection system to block naked short-selling.
FSC and FSS haven't provided a set date for system completion but suggest it may start late this year or early next year. Uncertainty remains on overseas investor participation.
A decision on short selling is due in June, but no confirmation was given today. However, the local market anticipates short selling resuming before this system is fully operational.


Today, Korean Regulators Unveiled an Electronic System Aimed at Blocking Naked Short-Selling