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Bank of Korea flags chipmaker-linked derivatives

The Bank of Korea (BOK) has called for closer scrutiny of overseas derivatives linked to South Korean semiconductor stocks, warning that the rapid expansion of leveraged products could intensify…

  • Bank of Korea warns of market volatility from overseas derivatives linked to semiconductor stocks.
  • Situational Awareness hedge fund used up to four times leverage in Korean chipmaker positions.
  • BlackRock's Korea ETF saw $2.8bn inflow in July, highlighting surge in investor interest.

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