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KOFIA to Host Int’l Seminar on Capital Market Value-up Next Week

SEOUL, May 21 (Korea Bizwire) — The Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA) announced Tuesday it will host an international seminar next week to seek ways to develop the country’s financial market amid government-led efforts to enhance the value of local businesses. The capital market value-up seminar will be held next Tuesday in Seoul, with some [...]

Alternative Investment Funds Post Sharp Growth

SEOUL, May 29 (Korea Bizwire) – The size of funds that invest in real estate and nontraditional assets has topped the 100 trillion-won (US$89 billion) mark as investors poured money into alternative vehicles seeking stable returns, industry data showed Sunday. According to the data compiled by the Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA), real estate funds and special asset funds with exposure to commodities, weather, artworks [...]