#Koscom

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#SouthKorea#TokenizedSecurities#Bonds#DistributedLedger#FinancialInfrastructure#KoSTO#KSD#NHInvestment#NHInvestmentSecurities#RWA
Korean brokerages step up tokenised securities business beyond fractional investing to bonds, funds
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Korean brokerages step up tokenised securities business beyond fractional investing to bonds, funds

South Korean brokerages are shifting their focus from fractional investment management to building robust issuance infrastructure for standardized financial products like bonds and funds. The Financial Services Commission announced a phased policy on September 4, 2024, to support the tokenization of private MMFs, corporate bonds, and unlisted shares, with a full system rollout scheduled for February 4, 2027. To facilitate this, Koscom is developing the 'KoSTO' platform in collaboration with 12 major brokerages to standardize issuance and ledger management. Individual firms like Korea Investment & Securities and Shinhan Investment Corp are also developing proprietary platforms to integrate with existing account systems. This transition marks a significant evolution in the South Korean RWA market, moving toward institutional-grade on-chain financial services. By leveraging distributed ledger technology, these firms aim to enhance market efficiency and align with global trends seen in Japan and the United States. The ability to integrate these new systems with existing payment and account infrastructure is expected to be the primary driver of competitive advantage for these financial institutions.

#TokenizedSecurities#SouthKorea#FinancialInfrastructure
digitaltoday.co.kr·Sep 8, 20268.0
Koscom, Hyundai Motor Securities Partner on Tokenized Securities Platform
Infrastructure

Koscom, Hyundai Motor Securities Partner on Tokenized Securities Platform

Koscom has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Hyundai Motor Securities to integrate the brokerage into its shared tokenized securities platform, known as KoSTO. This partnership marks a significant expansion for the infrastructure provider, bringing the total number of participating brokerages to 13. The collaboration focuses on system integration, product identification, and joint testing to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and investor protection standards. By facilitating a shared platform, Koscom aims to lower the barrier to entry for financial firms looking to participate in the security token market. The initiative also includes a commitment to market information sharing to foster industry development. This move is critical for the South Korean RWA market as it emphasizes the necessity of reliable, standardized infrastructure to achieve full-scale adoption. By streamlining operations through a centralized platform, Koscom is positioning itself as a foundational pillar for the institutionalization of tokenized assets in the region.

#Tokenization#SecurityTokens#SouthKorea
en.sedaily.com·Sep 2, 20267.5
Korea Exchange’s Koscom signs 12 securities firms to tokenization platform KoSTO – report
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Korea Exchange’s Koscom signs 12 securities firms to tokenization platform KoSTO – report

Koscom, a subsidiary of the Korea Exchange, has expanded its KoSTO tokenization platform by securing commitments from twelve major securities firms. This initiative aims to provide shared infrastructure for token issuance, distribution, and settlement, reducing the technical and financial burden on individual firms. The platform is designed to integrate directly with the Korea Securities Depository (KSD) to ensure data integrity across multiple blockchain networks. By centralizing these processes, Koscom prepares the market for South Korea's upcoming securities legislation, which takes effect on February 4, 2027. This regulatory shift will formally recognize tokenized securities and bonds as legally equivalent to conventional financial instruments. Furthermore, the new laws will permit licensed intermediaries to facilitate over-the-counter trading of fractionalized real-world assets like real estate and music royalties. This development represents a significant institutional effort to standardize the domestic RWA ecosystem ahead of national legal adoption.

#RWA#SouthKorea#KSD
ledgerinsights.com·Aug 31, 20268.5
Koscom and NH Investment & Securities Partner to Advance Tokenized Securities Platform
Infrastructure

Koscom and NH Investment & Securities Partner to Advance Tokenized Securities Platform

Koscom and NH Investment & Securities have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of a tokenized securities platform in South Korea. The partnership focuses on verifying system processes for security token offerings (STOs) and establishing operational procedures for issuance and account management. By leveraging Koscom’s financial infrastructure expertise and NH Investment & Securities’ extensive distribution network, the firms aim to bridge traditional finance with blockchain technology. This initiative is a strategic response to the South Korean Financial Services Commission’s ongoing efforts to draft a formal legal framework for digital assets under the Capital Markets Act. The collaboration seeks to reduce the complexity and costs associated with launching tokenized assets, potentially expanding funding avenues for startups. Furthermore, the project aims to provide investors with broader access to diverse asset classes like real estate and intellectual property through a regulated environment. This move signals growing institutional confidence in the long-term viability of STOs and positions both companies as early movers in the anticipated digital securities market.

#TokenizedSecurities#SouthKorea#STO
cryptonews.net·Aug 17, 20267.5
NH Investment Securities to build tokenised securities platform with Koscom, consider bond tokenisation
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NH Investment Securities to build tokenised securities platform with Koscom, consider bond tokenisation

NH Investment Securities has partnered with Koscom to develop a specialized platform for tokenized securities, marking a significant step in South Korea's digital asset infrastructure. The collaboration aims to leverage Koscom's technical expertise to establish a robust framework for issuing and trading tokenized assets. While the initial focus is on building the underlying platform, the firms are actively evaluating the tokenization of bonds to diversify their digital product offerings. This initiative aligns with the broader South Korean regulatory push to integrate blockchain technology into traditional financial markets. By creating a dedicated infrastructure, NH Investment Securities seeks to enhance liquidity and operational efficiency for institutional and retail investors alike. The move reflects a growing trend among major Korean financial institutions to adopt distributed ledger technology for capital market modernization. This development is critical for the RWA market as it demonstrates institutional commitment to scaling tokenized debt instruments within a regulated environment.

#TokenizedSecurities#Bonds#SouthKorea
digitaltoday.co.kr·Aug 13, 20267.5

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