Business overview
By using various derivatives such as futures, options and swaps, Korea Investment &
Securities devises and sells products that meet the needs of its customers. At a time when
customers have not been able to find places for investment owing to the continued low-interest
rates and unstable stock market in Korea, Korea Investment & Securities has developed and sells
various forms of products to produce a new investment paradigm.
Our Strength & Perspectives
Leading company in Korean OTC Market
Korea Investment & Securities is the leader in the stock market industry, particularly in
areas related to over-the-counter derivatives. It is also the winner in the over-the-counter
derivatives market, with various record-breaking performances in stock price-linked
derivatives. Its proven capability in product development is also well-recognized in the market.
Another Quantum Leap Forward in 2005
Based on its superior performance, Korea Investment & Securities is now gearing up for a
second leap forward in 2005. In order to improve its capability to develop investment products
with its own hedging abilities, we have newly hired additional PhD holders in mathematics and
engineering in order to enhance our pricing and hedging capabilities. Korea Investment &
Securities has also been making efforts to secure the top position in the market for derivative-
combined securities, which were classified as securities after the revision of the Law on Stock
Trading in March 2005. Derivative-combined securities is a broader term that encompasses not
only derivatives based on individual stocks or stock indices but also those based on interest
rates, exchange rates, real assets, etc.. This means that securities companies can now sell more
diverse products besides equity-linked securities (ELS). Also, the strengthening of our sales
network as a result of the company merger is expected to enable Korea Investment &
Securities to make another advance in the Korean securities market.
Performance
Market leader as of the end of 38th FY (March 31, 2005)
Accumulated issuance amounting to 2.58 billion won (first time to exceed 2 billion won in the Korean industry)
Market share 23.63%
Awards
Awarded Best Derivatives Award 2004 at First IB Award by Money Today
Awarded for 5 year-term coupon ELS
Contact point
If you have any further queries about OTC Derivatives, Please contact :
Sung-Jae Lee,
Senior Manager,
82-2-3276-5502,
iwolf@truefriend.com