REPORT

Korean Treasury Bonds:
An International Perspective

How do international market participants perceive the Korean Treasury Bond (KTB) market? For offshore traders and investors, why trade KTBs? And what are the most essential reforms to market regulation and operations to make this possible?

Our latest report — based on a market survey designed with ICMA — speaks powerfully to untapped opportunities for Korean bond issuers. Download your copy now to dive into expectations around trading volumes after international clearability, demands for greater liquidity and pricing transparency, and perceptions of challenges such as new regulatory requirements.

Key report highlights:

  • Current drivers and dynamics in KTB trading
  • Barriers to entering the KTB market
  • Reform impacts: regulation & liquidity
  • Changes in the IRC-LEI registration system
  • Looking ahead to e-trading & index inclusion
  • Proposed improvements for market accessibility & structure
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