South Korea FSC: Accelerates higher cash deposit rule for leveraged ETFs

Published Jul 24, 06:13 AM UTC

South Korea's Financial Services Commission announced on July 24, 2026, that it will accelerate the implementation of a higher minimum cash deposit requirement for investing in leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs). The rule, originally scheduled for August, will now take effect at the end of July. This measure is part of a broader policy package designed to curb extreme market volatility by raising the cost of leverage and increasing barriers to short-term speculation. The move comes as South Korea's stock market has been the world's best-performing this year, prompting authorities to intensify efforts to stabilize trading conditions.