SK GVT Issuance of Government Bonds

Published on: Feb 20, 2025

On Feb. 18, SK GVT revised regulations on government bond issuance.

  • SK GVT revised Regulations on the issuance and redemption of government bonds for private investment re subscription period and time, maximum subscription amount.
  • Overview of Revisions
  • Extend the subscription period to 3-7 business days from 3-5 business days before the issuance date, the subscription time to 9:00-16:00 from 9:00-15:30 on business day.
  • Raise the maximum total amount that an individual can purchase annually through subscription to KRW 200mn from KRW 100mn per person, regardless of items.
  • Where the mid-term redemption limit is reached, a sales agency shall promptly report status of mid-term redemption applications to the Minister of Strategy and Finance.
  • If required, the Minister may change the mid-term redemption limit amount for the relevant month and shall announce the details without prior notice.
  • Effectiveness
  • The revised regulations will be implemented from Mar. 1, 2025.
Regulators
SK GVT
Entity Types
B/D; CNSM; IB
Reference
RF, Nt 2025-6, 2/18/2025
Functions
Compliance; Financial; Legal; Product Administration; Reporting; Sales Practices
Countries
South Korea
Category
State
N/A
Products
Fixed Income; Issuance/IPO
Rule Type
Final
Regions
AP
Rule Date
Feb 18, 2025
Effective Date
Mar 1, 2025
Rule ID
244086
Linked to
N/A
Reg. Last Update
Feb 18, 2025
Report Section
International