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Korea Securities Depository Reports 1,740 Trillion KRW in Cumulative Transactions via Omnibus Account

Commercial Services · Financial Publishing/Services · yonhap_finance · 2026-09-11

The Korea Securities Depository's omnibus account system for government bonds has surpassed 1,740 trillion KRW in cumulative transactions after two years.

What Happened

Operational Milestone: The Korea Securities Depository (KSD) marked the second anniversary of its government bond omnibus account system, which links with International Central Securities Depositories (ICSD). Cumulative transaction volume has exceeded 1,740 trillion KRW, with outstanding balances reaching 27.4 trillion KRW.

System Impact: The omnibus account facilitates foreign investment in Korean government bonds by streamlining custody and settlement. Trading volume saw a significant spike in March, coinciding with the lead-up to Korea's inclusion in the World Government Bond Index (WGBI).

Infrastructure Enhancements: KSD has implemented several improvements, including extended settlement deadlines and the authorization of offshore settlements for domestic financial institutions. A new integrated information platform is slated for launch later this year to enhance transparency for global investors.

Future Outlook: KSD continues to support government initiatives, such as the expansion of offshore securities lending for foreign investors. The organization recently held a roundtable with 27 industry stakeholders to discuss further infrastructure upgrades and policy alignment.

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