Since 2010 and 2016, respectively, overnight KOSPI 200 Options and Mini-KOSPI 200 Futures have been listed on Eurex. This expansion of the long-standing cooperation with further futures is strategically important for both Eurex and KRX. On a global scale, KOSPI 200 Options make up one of the four most heavily exchange-traded index contracts. Trading these…
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FTSE Russell, the global index and data provider, announced the licensing of the Russell 2000® Index to Samsung Asset Management Company Limited as the basis of the first ETF in Korea to allow investors to gain exposure to the US small cap segment. The Samsung KODEX US Russell 2000 ETF (H) listed on Korea Exchange…
Read moreThe Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) and the Korea Exchange (KRX) have announced the cross listing of ETFs tracking the benchmark indices of both markets. The move further expands the growing links and cooperation between the two bourses. Both ETFs will be the first index-based products to track Korean and Taiwanese securities in each market. In Taiwan,…
Read moreIt was just announced this week from Eurex Group, one of the leading derivatives exchanges globally that Korean Won denominated EURO STOXX 50 futures were successfully listed on Korea Exchange on 27 June 2016. EURO STOXX 50 futures is the first listed derivative product based on a foreign equity index and will build a foundation for Korea…
Read moreHong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) and Korea Exchange (KRX) have announced the signing of a non-binding letter of intent (LoI) to explore the cross-listing of their equity derivatives in each other's market. The equity derivatives under consideration include, but are not limited to, stock index futures and options and single stock futures and options offered…
Read moreEurex, one of the world’s leading derivatives exchanges and part of Deutsche Börse Group, and Korea Exchange (KRX) today signed a contract in KRX’s Seoul Office to extend their cooperation by listing Mini KOSPI 200 index futures during Eurex trading hours. In addition, Euro STOXX 50 futures will be traded and cleared in Korean Won…
Read moreThe U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has officially issued an order allowing certain Korea Exchange (KRX) members to solicit and accept orders as well as accept funds directly from U.S. customers, without having to register with the CFTC as futures commission merchants (FCMs). The order is only for client trading on the KRX. The…
Read moreThe U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission) today issued order of exemptions from registration as a derivatives clearing organization (DCO) to Japan Securities Clearing Corporation (JSCC) and Korea Exchange, Inc. (KRX). The Commission issued this order based on its authority under Section 5b(h) of the Commodity Exchange Act. This provision permits the Commission to exempt…
Read moreEffective December 8th, KRX's US Dollar Futures contract will be hosted after-hours on the CME Globex electronic trading platform, providing international market participants expanded access to the Korean markets.
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