SK FSS Investment Sales Procedures

Updated on: Dec 4, 2024

Latest Event


  • Dec. 2024 Extend Validity
  • On Dec. 1, 2024, SK FSS extended the validity of guidance until Nov. 30, 2025.

On Oct. 17, SK FSS proposed extension of guide on sales procedures.

  • SK FSS proposed extension of Administrative guidance on establishment of sales procedures for recommendation of investment in a new technology business investment association by securities houses, from Dec. 1, 2023 until Nov. 30, 2024.
  • The administrative guidance has been initially implemented since Dec. 1, 2021.
  • Aims to protect investors, encourage the establishment of sound business practices.
  • Guidance
  • Securities houses should apply mutatis mutandis regulations on the sales of financial investment products under Chapter IV of Act on the protection of financial consumers.
  • It also establishes necessary internal control, when securities houses intend to recommend investments in a new technology business investment association.
  • Consultation Period
  • Comments are open to the public, which shall be submitted by Nov. 5, 2023.
  • Dec. 2023 Extend Validity
  • On Dec. 29, 2023, SK FSS extended the validity of guidance until Nov. 30, 2024.
  • Dec. 2024 Extend Validity
  • On Dec. 1, 2024, SK FSS extended the validity of guidance until Nov. 30, 2025.
Regulators
SK FSS
Entity Types
IA; Inv Co
Reference
Gd 2021-31003, 12/1/2024; Gd 2021-31003, 12/29/2023; CP 10/17/2023; Law 19532, 7/11/2023
Functions
Compliance; Financial; Legal; Operations; Sales Practices; Technology
Countries
South Korea
Category
State
N/A
Products
Fund Mgt; Securities
Rule Type
Final
Regions
AP
Rule Date
Oct 17, 2023
Effective Date
Nov 30, 2025
Rule ID
188117
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Dec 1, 2024
Report Section
International