Global Market: South Korea to unveil new measures for single-stock leveraged ETFs amid volatility concerns

South Korea's Financial Services Commission will soon announce measures to strengthen oversight of single-stock leveraged ETFs, amid concerns these products have amplified sharp price swings in the domestic equity market. The regulator has ruled out suspending trading in these products, opting instead to improve the regulatory framework and investor education. Alongside the ETF review, Seoul is pursuing wider capital market reforms including better corporate governance, higher dividend payouts, and a push for MSCI developed-market index inclusion.