Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Highly experienced ex-Delta One trader with 17 years of experience trading arbitrage and related strategies across Asian markets.

Exempt Financial Adviser (EFA) under CrossASEAN Research Pte Ltd.

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Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Korea Short Sell Ban: Elections, Public Outrage, Bus Tours, Blue House Petitions, K-Streetbets

PARTIAL END of Ban on Short Selling of Stocks in Korea

Which Asian Equity Markets Are Still Cheap?

Quantitative Analysis

South korea Industrials / Quantitative Analysis

After tinkering with changes to the short sell rules, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) finally imposed a ban on short selling in the KOSPI, KOSDAQ and KONEX markets for six months from 16 March to 15 September.The FSC has also eased the current limits on stock buybacks so companies can support their stock price.In this Insight, we look at the potential impact of the short selling rule change, and which stocks could be affected if local lenders are pressured to recall stocks that have been lent out.

After tinkering with changes to the short sell rules, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) finally imposed a ban on short selling in the KOSPI, KOSDAQ and KONEX markets for six months from 16 March to 15 September.The FSC has also eased the current limits on stock buybacks so companies can support their stock price.In this Insight, we look at the potential impact of the short selling rule change, and which stocks could be affected if local lenders are pressured to recall stocks that have been lent out.

Kepco Engineering & Construction (052690 KS)

The Short Sell Ban Is Here