South Korea & Meritz Securities
22 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026
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Business
South Korea: South Korea is developing the Digital Asset Basic Act, a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, which is driving institutional investment and shaping the ownership structure of crypto exchanges like Bithumb.
Meritz Securities: Meritz Securities is reportedly in talks to acquire a stake in Bithumb, positioning itself for deeper involvement in South Korea's digital asset market and potentially gaining strategic exposure to crypto infrastructure.
Jun 29, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
South Korea: South Korea's stock market experienced a significant plunge, and its currency, the won, saw volatility, prompting authorities to intervene.
Meritz Securities: Meritz Securities analyst Han Ji-young provided commentary on the market correction, attributing it to U.S. employment data and bond yield rises.
Jun 08, 2026 · 10 articles
International
South Korea: KOSPI closed down 4.67% due to geopolitical tensions.
Meritz Securities: Analysts commented on rupee weakness and oil price impact.
Jul 06, 2026 · 105 articles
Business
South Korea: KOSPI dropped 0.6%, affected by oil price and inflation concerns.
Meritz Securities: Analysts noted broadening AI investment demand and strong Japanese earnings.
Aug 17, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
South Korea: Home to major shareholders and customers, benefiting from the company's growth.
Meritz Securities: Served as joint book-running manager, participating in a high-profile cross-border IPO.
Jul 20, 2026 · 32 articles
Business
South Korea: Hosts a manufacturing unit, contributing to global operations.
Meritz Securities: Acting as a book-running lead manager, Meritz Securities benefits from successful IPO execution and fees.
Aug 17, 2026 · 23 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea's economy experienced its strongest export growth in over four decades, driven by a global boom in AI investment and record chip sales, leading to a record trade surplus and increased economic growth forecasts. This positive performance has bolstered optimism about its trade-reliant economy and stock market.
Meritz Securities: Meritz Securities is an investment firm whose economist, Stephen Lee, provided commentary and forecasts on South Korea's export growth and economic outlook.
May 31, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
South Korea: Home to Samsung and SK Hynix, South Korea's memory chip industry faces new competition from CXMT, but also benefits from the AI-driven demand surge.
Meritz Securities: Involved in the IPO, earning fees and gaining prestige.
Jul 14, 2026 · 113 articles
International
South Korea: South Korean banks held $6 billion of frozen Iranian funds, which were later transferred to Qatar>>> pending a prisoner release, highlighting its role in the initial fund freezing.
Meritz Securities: Meritz Securities, through its commodity analyst Satoru Yoshida, provided analysis on the expected trading range for West Texas Intermediate and the reasons for rising oil prices.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea has increased oil imports from the US and is affected by higher energy costs. Its stock market has seen declines.
Meritz Securities: Meritz Securities provided market commentary, but is not directly impacted by the event.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea is the location where Park Systems is headquartered and where the financing announcement was made.
Meritz Securities: Meritz Securities subscribed KRW 50 billion in perpetual bonds with warrants issued by Park Systems, participating in the strategic financing.
Jun 08, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI showed significantly high volatility, with 79 days of 1% or more fluctuations in the first half of 2026, making it less attractive for investors seeking stability.
Meritz Securities: Meritz Securities' quantitative analyst, Kruti Shah, sees a bullish undertone in the NIFTY 50 and recommends call spreads.
Jul 05, 2026 · 6 articles
International
South Korea: South Korea's Kospi plunged 9% as semiconductor stocks collapsed, making it a key barometer of global chip sentiment.
Meritz Securities: BofA warned that AI capex boom is eroding cash generation, with free cash flow expected to turn negative.
Apr 20, 2026 · 304 articles
Business
South Korea: Hyundai's home country; labor union strikes and industrial action affect operations.
Meritz Securities: Analyst Shin Yoonchul provided commentary on the deal's valuation and market reaction.
Jul 16, 2026 · 9 articles
Business
South Korea: South Korea is home to SK Hynix and Samsung, and the government announced a $576 billion chip investment program anchored by these companies.
Meritz Securities: Meritz analyst Kim Sun-woo noted that passive flows concentrated in Nasdaq-listed stocks make the exchange attractive.
Apr 20, 2026 · 247 articles
Business
South Korea: SK Hynix is a pillar of South Korea's tech economy; its stock decline and market concerns affect the broader Kospi index.
Meritz Securities: Financial institution providing analyst commentary on SK Hynix.
Jul 28, 2026 · 59 articles
Domestic
South Korea: South Korea's KOSPI jumped 4%, reflecting strong regional market performance.
Meritz Securities: Analysts from the firm provided commentary on the RBI decision and market outlook.
Aug 03, 2026 · 20 articles
Business
Meritz Securities: Meritz Securities is the employer of analyst Kim Sun-woo, who commented on Samsung Electronics' earnings.
Apr 06, 2026 · 6 articles
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