Regulatory Alerts2025-01-21 | 83926Reform Plans for IPO and Delisting Rules
The Financial Services Commission and related Korean regulatory bodies unveiled comprehensive reforms to capital market rules aimed at boosting corporate valuation and market efficiency. The new IPO regulations mandate longer lock-up periods for institutional investors, strengthen underwriter responsibilities, and tighten eligibility for book-building participation to curb short-term speculation. Concurrently, delisting procedures are being streamlined with stricter financial and audit requirements, while new trading platforms and disclosure mandates are introduced to protect investors during the removal of underperforming companies.
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