The Korea Institute of Finance warns that stablecoin issuers' reserve accumulation could reshape bank deposit structures and liquidity, urging stronger safeguards to prevent financial instability and mitigate risks such as coin runs.
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The Bank of Korea kept its base rate unchanged, but a minority vote for a cut and dovish signals from the Board point to a likely rate reduction in October, with some analysts citing financial stability risks and government policy effects as factors that could delay easing to November.
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Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong underscores that stabilizing household debt takes precedence over managing housing prices in specific regions.
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South Korea's Monetary Policy Board signals the need for continued monitoring of rising housing prices and household debt in the Seoul metropolitan area, highlighting ongoing financial stability concerns.
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ANZ expects the Bank of Korea to keep its policy rate unchanged at 2.50% in August, citing ongoing financial stability concerns and tentative signs of a cooling housing market, while maintaining a forecast for a 25bp rate cut by year-end if risks continue to ease.
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POSCO E&C posted a sharp Q2 operating loss and halved cash reserves amid aggressive expansion and rising costs, as fatal site accidents raise concerns over financial stability and brand value.
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SK Innovation Co. has set a 1.8 trillion won ($1.27 billion) annual public bond issuance cap for 2025, streamlining board approvals to accelerate fundraising and strengthen its financial structure amid market uncertainty.
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The Bank of Korea has signed a revised MOU with the State Bank of Viet Nam, expanding cooperation to include monetary policy, financial stability, and payment systems, aiming to strengthen strategic ties and regional financial stability amid global economic fragmentation.
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Bank of Korea Monetary Policy Board member cautions that it is premature to determine whether household debt will stabilize, emphasizing the need to weigh financial stability alongside ongoing rate cut expectations.
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A Bank of Korea Monetary Policy Board member indicated that while it may be time to consider additional rate cuts, the rapid increase in household loans poses a significant risk to financial stability.
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Consumer expectations for Seoul home prices saw their steepest drop in three years after new household debt curbs, raising questions over the Bank of Korea’s monetary policy outlook as financial stability risks ease.
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Africa: G20 Members Commit to Addressing Debt Vulnerabilities: [SAnews.gov.za] Members of the G20 have pledged to address the mounting debt pressures in low and middle-income economies amid the global financial turbulence. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TM2hfk #Africa #G20 #DebtRelief #EconomicGrowth #FinancialStability

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South Korea’s State Affairs Planning Committee said there is no set conclusion on the Bank of Korea’s request for macroprudential policy authority, calling such proposals routine as discussions continue over the central bank’s role in financial stability.
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Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong called for expanded central bank authority over macroprudential policy, urging a stronger role in financial stability amid government reforms.
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The Bank of Korea held its policy rate at 2.50% as expected, with market participants noting no significant impact on the won. Analysts saw the decision and Governor Rhee’s remarks as in line with forecasts, with some detecting a hawkish tone regarding financial stability and real estate prices.
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