On 12 March 2025, SK FSC, FSS said the same day decision by Securities and Futures Commission to fine a global IB marked the end of global IB investigations, penalties.

• In total, 13 global investment banks (IBs) were fined KRW 83.65bn.
• The release covered the main illegal conduct types, measures to prevent recurrence, the expected impact from 31 March 2025 effectiveness of revised Capital markets act.
• Follows SK FSC September 2024 said short selling improvements were approved.