Exchange Holds Derivatives Market IR in Singapore

The Korea Exchange (KRX) announced on the 8th that it held a local investor relations (IR) event in Singapore, KRX Derivatives Night, on the 7th to explain major initiatives aimed at expanding accessibility to the domestic derivatives market and attracting new investors, as well as to gather suggestions from investors.

The Korea Exchange (KRX) held a local IR event called 'KRX Derivatives Night' in Singapore on the 7th to promote the domestic derivatives market to global institutional investors.
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At the event, the exchange shared its efforts to improve the market, such as the early opening of the derivatives market and the listing of Monday-expiring KOSPI 200 weekly options, with over 30 institutional investors from the Asia-Pacific region. It also discussed ongoing projects like the establishment of a night market and held a discussion session with market participants to listen to investors' opinions.

Additionally, KRX provided networking opportunities between its members and investors to support marketing activities by member firms aimed at attracting overseas investors.

In his opening remarks, Lee Kyung-sik, Head of the Derivatives Market Division at KRX, stated, "KRX is focusing its efforts on institutional improvements that align with global standards to advance the Korean derivatives market. We will continue to work on improving market participants' accessibility and trading convenience in the domestic derivatives market, including the future establishment of our own night market. We ask for your continued interest and participation in the market."

Singapore is recognized as the largest investor country in exchange-traded derivatives among overseas single countries and a financial hub where global institutional investors’ Asia-Pacific headquarters are concentrated. Based on last year’s trading volume, the share of derivatives trading by nationality was Singapore 24.3%, Australia 13.2%, and the Cayman Islands 6.3%, among others.

Earlier this year, the Korea Exchange obtained the Registered Market Operator (RMO) license from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), enabling direct business activities targeting Singaporean investors. Accordingly, through its local branch in Singapore, KRX is actively conducting marketing and sales activities for overseas investors regarding the domestic market, including derivatives.

Moreover, KRX plans to continue promoting the Korean derivatives market to global investors through various channels such as participating in international conferences and holding local briefings in other regions.

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