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South Korean asset management and ETF market trends
Overview
The South Korean asset management and ETF market has experienced significant activity and growth. Initially, financial institutions like Korea Investment & Securities focused on technological upgrades, such as overhauling Mobile Trading Systems to improve pension asset management through features like real-time valuation tracking and automated US stock purchases. During this period, specific funds, including cosmetics-focused ETFs and Nasdaq 100 covered call strategies, showed notable performance or asset growth.
By mid-September 2026, the sector saw a substantial increase in brand communication metrics and a rapid expansion of the ETF market, with net assets rising significantly from the end of the previous year. Mirae Asset Global Investments emerged as a leader in brand reputation rankings. In response to the growing complexity of the market, firms such as Samsung Asset Management have introduced educational initiatives, including investor guides, to help navigate high-risk products and management fees.
Entities
Samsung Asset Management · Mirae Asset Global Investments · Korea Investment & Securities · Korea Investment Management · Shinhan Asset Management
Timeline
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7 days ago
[BUSINESS] 4 sourcesMirae Asset leads South Korean asset management brand rankingsMirae Asset Global Investments leads September 2026 brand reputation rankings for Korean asset managers, while Samsung Asset Management launches ETF educational tools to support a rapidly growing market.
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20 days ago
[BUSINESS] 2 sourcesKorea Investment & Securities upgrades MTS pension servicesKorea Investment & Securities upgraded its MTS with new pension management tools, while Shinhan and Samsung Asset Management reported significant milestones for their specialized ETFs.
Sources
biz.heraldcorp.com · energy-news.co.kr · imaeil.com · m.imaeil.com