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Nathan leads Sustainable Systems at the PRI and developed the PRI’s Sustainable Financial System Programme. He was Chair of the EU Platform on Sustainable Finance that developed the EU Taxonomy and advises on sustainable finance regulation. He was in the EU High Level Expert Group on Sustainable Finance and various other expert groups in the EU and UK. These roles are part of twenty years work in sustainable finance in government policy, investment research and ratings on companies, and the development of investment processes and tools. Nathan was educated in International Relations, Business Administration and Ethics & Leadership.

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Dr. Sei-Wan Kim has been serving as the President of the Korea Capital Market Institute since December 2024. Building on his extensive experience in the fields of economics and finance, he continues to lead research activities. From 1994 to 1995, he worked as a researcher at the Economic Research Institute of the Long-Term Credit Bank of Korea. From 2001 to 2004, he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at California State University in the United States. Since 2004, he has been a Professor in the Department of Economics at Ewha Womans University. In terms of academic background, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Yonsei University in 1992 and received a Ph.D. in Economics from Texas A&M University in 2001.

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Professor Young S. Park graduated from Seoul National University's College of Business Administration and received his MBA and PhD in Financial Management from the Wharton School of University of Pennsylvania. He then taught at the International University of Japan and Rikkyo University in Japan, served as an Associate Professor at Dongguk University, and is currently a Professor at Sogang University's College of Business Administration. At Sogang University, he served as Dean of the College of Business Administration (and Dean of the Graduate School of Business Administration). His major social activities include serving as President of the Korea Capital Market Institute, a member of the Macro-finance Subcommittee of the National Economic Advisory Council, and the Private Sector Chair of the Public Funds Oversight Committee. His academic activities include serving as President of the Korea Securities Association and President of the Korean Money and Finance Association. He has published numerous papers in renowned domestic and international journals, including the Journal of Banking and Finance, the Journal of Corporate Finance, the International Journal of Forecasting, and Japan and the World Economy.

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Dongwon Kim, Head of Research at KB Securities, earned his MA in Economics at Yonsei Univ. He served as senior analyst and executive director, and has been ranked No.1 Best Analyst in semiconductors & electronics for 17 straight years (2008–2025).

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Dr. Sei-Wan Kim has been serving as the President of the Korea Capital Market Institute since December 2024. Building on his extensive experience in the fields of economics and finance, he continues to lead research activities. From 1994 to 1995, he worked as a researcher at the Economic Research Institute of the Long-Term Credit Bank of Korea. From 2001 to 2004, he was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at California State University in the United States. Since 2004, he has been a Professor in the Department of Economics at Ewha Womans University. In terms of academic background, he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Yonsei University in 1992 and received a Ph.D. in Economics from Texas A&M University in 2001.

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Moon Sung is a partner attorney at Yulchon LLC, specializing in ESG, corporate governance, financial regulation, and corporate law. After passing the 48th Korean Bar Examination, he worked as in-house counsel at Mirae Asset Asset Management, KDB Daewoo Securities, and CJ Corporation, and later served as Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Shareholder Rights at the National Pension Service. He currently serves as a member of the Asset Management Committee of the National Credit Union Federation of Korea, the Alternative Investment Committee of the Teachers’ Pension, and the Active Administration Indemnity Advisory Committee of the Board of Audit and Inspection. He was named “Best Lawyer in ESG and Corporate Governance” by the Legal Times and “Best Lawyer in ESG and Compliance” by the Korea In-House Counsel Association and JoongAng Ilbo, and received commendations from the Chairman of the Korea Exchange (2022) and the Chairman of the Financial Services Commission (2011). He holds bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in law from Yonsei University.

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Jongwoo Yoo currently serves as the head of research at Korea Investment & Securities. After working at LG Electronics M&A Group from 2003 to 2006, he joined in Research Division at Korea Investment & Securities in 2006 and started his research career as an IT hardware analyst. After serving in charge of displaying, electrical and electronics, and semiconductor industries, he has been the current research head since 2021. Yoo Jong-woo graduated from Sogang University with a major in economics and majored in MBA at the University of Rochester.

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Mixo Das is J.P. Morgan’s Asia Equity & Quant Strategist, and Head of Korea and Taiwan Equity Strategy. Leveraging macro/fundamental data and extensive quantitative frameworks, he helps investors identify trade ideas, manage allocation risks and explore thematic opportunities in Asia. Prior to joining J.P. Morgan in 2017, Mixo was the Asia ex-Japan equity strategist at Nomura, and held a similar role at Lehman Brothers previously. Mixo has an MBA from IIM Ahmedabad and a B.Tech in Computer Science from IIT Bombay in India.

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Peter Stein is the Chief Executive Officer of ASIFMA. Reporting to the Board of Directors, he leads the association’s vision and strategy as it advocates on behalf of its over 160 member firms for the efficient growth and development of Asia’s capital markets. Peter is also the CEO of the GFMA, which represents the common interests of the world's leading financial and capital market participants and speaks for the industry on the most important global market issues. GFMA comprises ASIFMA in Asia, the Association for Financial Markets in Europe (AFME) in the EU and the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA) in the US. Prior to his role at ASIFMA, Peter took over as Managing Director of the Private Wealth Management Association (PWMA) in December 2016, and was also named CEO in July 2021. Established in 2013, PWMA is an industry association whose mission is to foster the growth and development of the private wealth management industry in Hong Kong. Previously, Peter worked for UBS AG, where he served as Head of Regulatory Advisory & Relations, Asia Pacific and before that as Head of Group Governmental Affairs for Asia Pacific. Until 2011, Peter was a senior editor, reporter and columnist in Hong Kong with The Wall Street Journal, where he worked for more than 20 years. He was the Journal’s Hong Kong Bureau Chief from 2005-2011 and before that was Managing Editor of the Journal’s Asian edition. Peter graduated with a BA in Comparative Literature from Yale University and speaks Mandarin, Cantonese and German.

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Seo Won Joo joined National Pension Service in December 2022 and serves as Executive Fund Director and Chief Investment Officer. In this capacity, he is responsible for overseeing all investment-related activities of the National Pension Fund. Prior to joining NPS, he was Chief Investment Officer at Government Employees Pension Service. Previously, he served as a head of Asset Management at PCA Life Insurance. Prior to that, he held many leadership roles at Samsung Life Insurance in different regions, including Singapore and New York. He earned a BBA and MBA from Yonsei University and a PhD in Financial Management from Soongsil University.

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2023 – Present CEO/Vice Chairman, Mirae Asset Securities
2021-2023 Head of Global Business Unit, Mirae Asset Securities
2014-2021 CEO, Mirae Asset Global Investments
2014 Head of Global Business Unit, Mirae Asset Global Investments
2009-2013 CEO, Mirae Asset Global Investments (Brazil)
2004-2009 Regional Head of Business (SG, HK, India) Mirae Asset Global Investments

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Dr. Sungbok Lee is a Senior Research Fellow at the Korea Capital Market Institute (KCMI), specializing in research on the financial industry. He began his career at the Financial Supervisory Service in 2000, where he worked until 2012, gaining extensive experience in financial supervision and policy. Since then, he has continued his research on the financial industry at KCMI. He currently serves as an advisor to the Fintech Industry Association, a member of the Risk Management Committees of the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency, and a member of the no-action letter committee at the Financial Supervisory Service. He also contributes to academic activities as an executive member of the Korea Academy of Financial Consumers and an editorial board member of the Journal of Industrial Organization Studies. Dr. Lee earned his B.A. in Economics from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and his Ph.D. in Economics from Texas A&M University.

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Major countries such as the United States are extending stock market trading hours or pursuing 24-hour trading. Extending trading hours can not only improve convenience for retail investors but also enhance access for global investors, thereby attracting new liquidity and strengthening the price discovery function of the market. If 24-hour trading becomes the new normal, global competition for liquidity is expected to intensify. Therefore, Korea also needs to extend its stock market trading hours beyond the current level, and in the medium to long term, support 24-hour trading to strengthen global competitiveness. At the same time, measures must be taken to reinforce system stability and investor protection in order to address potential unintended consequences of extended trading hours.

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Garrick Stavrovich has over 25 years of experience in market data. He started his career in Chicago with CBOT, he progressed through various roles at Bridge, Reuters and then Thomson Reuters. His experience span data and content acquisition, order to cash, product data management, and M&A. Garrick joined Nasdaq in 2016 and currently serves as the VP – Head of Data Product. Responsibilities include new product strategy, product development, operations, and support. He holds an MBA from Washington University and a B.S. in Accountancy from Northern Illinois University. He is an Executive Committee Member of the Financial Information Services Division (FISD), a former Nasdaq representative on the Securities Information Processor Operating Committee, and a contributor to CIO Magazine on cloud innovation.

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Learn more from Garrick Stavrovich, Vice President Head of Data Product on Nasdaq’s 24-hour trading initiatives – the why and the how, the opportunities and the challenges. Garrick will also share with our local audience in South Korea the latest U.S. regulatory development and policy conversations, market impact and what’s next on the horizon.
• Nasdaq’s progress to 24-Hours
• Background of extended trading hours - Retail is a Driving Force
• Operation - Design & Technical Architecture
• Key Challenges - Extended-Hours Trading
• Regulatory Engagement & Policy Dialogue
• Market Impact & Future Outlook

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Professor Dong-Hyun Ahn is currently affiliated with the Department of Economics at Seoul National University as a professor of finance. He earned a Ph.D. in finance from the Stern School of Business School at New York University in 1996. From 1996 to 2005, he served as assistant professor and associated professor with tenure at the Kenan-Flagler Business School, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has published over twenty academic articles in top-tier journals, including Journal of Finance and Review of Financial Studies. From 2007 to 2009, he worked at the Royal Bank of Scotland as the Head of Quant Strategy. He also served as the head of Korea Capital Market Institute and Financial Development Review Committee.

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Mr. Kimyung Song began his career at the Korea Exchange (KRX) in 1997 and has since gained extensive expertise in capital market operations and regulatory improvements across key departments, including the Bond Market, Clearing & Settlement Operations, Information Business, Strategy & Planning and KOSPI Market. He currently serves as Executive Director of the KOSPI Market, where he oversees regulatory enhancements and the overall operation of both the stock and bond markets. In addition to his leadership responsibilities, he plays a key role in driving market innovation and improving market accessibility for investors by spearheading the development of diverse financial instruments, including ETFs, ETNs, and ELWs. Mr. Song holds a bachelor's degree in English Language and Literature from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and an MBA from the University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business.

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Dr. Sungbok Lee is a Senior Research Fellow at the Korea Capital Market Institute (KCMI), specializing in research on the financial industry. He began his career at the Financial Supervisory Service in 2000, where he worked until 2012, gaining extensive experience in financial supervision and policy. Since then, he has continued his research on the financial industry at KCMI. He currently serves as an advisor to the Fintech Industry Association, a member of the Risk Management Committees of the Korea Deposit Insurance Corporation and the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency, and a member of the no-action letter committee at the Financial Supervisory Service. He also contributes to academic activities as an executive member of the Korea Academy of Financial Consumers and an editorial board member of the Journal of Industrial Organization Studies. Dr. Lee earned his B.A. in Economics from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and his Ph.D. in Economics from Texas A&M University.

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Mr. Choi Hang-Jin is the Managing Director of the Securities Settlement Division at KSD, where he oversees securities clearing and settlement, fund market support, securities lending and collateral management, and repo transaction support. Since joining KSD in 1999, he has held key roles in Information Security, Public Relations, and Human Resources, and later served as Head of Finance & Accounting before being appointed Managing Director of the Management Support Division in 2024. Mr. Choi holds a B.A. in German Language & Literature and an M.A. in Trade from SOGANG UNIVERSITY.

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Vikesh Kotecha is Head of Asia Pacific at Citadel Securities and is responsible for driving the firm’s continued expansion in the region, working closely with the global and APAC leadership team. Vikesh joined Citadel Securities in 2024 from Millennium Management, where he served as Head of Asia Equities. Prior to joining Millennium in 2020, Vikesh was Managing Director and Head of Derivatives, Asia at UBS from 2017 to 2020. From 2010 to 2017 Vikesh was Head of Equities, Asia, at Barclays, and previously worked at Lehman from 2004. Vikesh earned his BSc. in economics from the London School of Economics and an MSc in mathematical trading and financial engineering from the Cass Business School in London.

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Garrick Stavrovich has over 25 years of experience in market data. He started his career in Chicago with CBOT, he progressed through various roles at Bridge, Reuters and then Thomson Reuters. His experience span data and content acquisition, order to cash, product data management, and M&A. Garrick joined Nasdaq in 2016 and currently serves as the VP – Head of Data Product. Responsibilities include new product strategy, product development, operations, and support. He holds an MBA from Washington University and a B.S. in Accountancy from Northern Illinois University. He is an Executive Committee Member of the Financial Information Services Division (FISD), a former Nasdaq representative on the Securities Information Processor Operating Committee, and a contributor to CIO Magazine on cloud innovation.

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Seungwoo Lee is the head of research at Eugene Investment & Securities and also serves as a semiconductor analyst. He built his career at Daewoo Economic Research Institute, Shinyoung Securities, Rhee Capital Advisors IBK Investment & Securities, and has been recognized multiple times as a best analyst in the semiconductor sector by leading media outlets. He majored in Computer Engineering and earned a master’s degree in Business Administration at Seoul National University.

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The Korean equity market has long traded at a discount due to weak shareholder returns, governance challenges, and excessive duplicate listings. The KRX Value-Up Program has begun addressing these issues through higher dividends, English disclosures, and stronger IR activities. Early results are encouraging, with growing participation and improved communication with investors. Looking ahead, introducing quantitative KPIs, aligning with global ESG standards, and protecting minority shareholders will be key to restoring trust. These steps aim to transform the Korea Discount into a Korea Premium.

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Dr. Myeong (Mike) Cho is currently Professor of Strategy and Corporate Governance at Korea University Business School. Dr. Cho has served as the president of the KCGS and as a board director at ICGN, an investor led global organization. He has also served for various Korean government bodies such as National Economic Advisory Council and Financial Policy Advisory Council. Before joining Korea University, Dr. Cho was a professor at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Cho earned his BA from Seoul National University, MBA from Essec Business School in France and Ph.D in Economics from Cornell University.

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Joungyoung Kim currently serves as Executive Director of Management Strategy Division of the Korea Exchange, and he is in charge of the Corporate Value-up Program, articulating the business strategy and long-term vision. Prior to his current role, Joungyoung Kim has served as Director of the Public Relations Department, Listing Department, and Strategy & Planning Department. He was appointed as the Executive Director of the Management Strategy Division in 2025. Joungyoung Kim holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Law from Sungkyunkwan University, Seoul.

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Mr. Choon Kim, Director of Policy Division 1 at the Korea Listed Companies Association, is currently responsible for overseeing legal, disclosure, and ESG policy support for listed companies. He joined the association in 1996 and served as Head of the Corporate Legislation Team and Head of the Policy Research Office. He participated in the Ministry of Justice's task force tasked with drafting the Electronic General Meeting of Shareholders Enforcement Decree and currently serves as a member of the Korea Exchange Value-Up Advisory Group. Mr. Kim majored in law at Sungkyunkwan University and received his doctorate from the same university.

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Seungwoo Lee is the head of research at Eugene Investment & Securities and also serves as a semiconductor analyst. He built his career at Daewoo Economic Research Institute, Shinyoung Securities, Rhee Capital Advisors IBK Investment & Securities, and has been recognized multiple times as a best analyst in the semiconductor sector by leading media outlets. He majored in Computer Engineering and earned a master’s degree in Business Administration at Seoul National University.

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Stephanie Lin is Research Head for Korea and Singapore at ACGA, leading research on corporate governance and sustainable development across 12 Asia-Pacific markets, with a particular focus on Korea and Singapore. Prior to ACGA, Stephanie worked in consulting and finance, advising multinational investment and corporate clients on regulatory, legal, and reputational risks. Born in China and raised in California US, Stephanie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Master of Arts in International Relations from New York University.

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Matthew Yang currently serves as the sole Korean specialist and base portfolio manager at Schroders, where he has been leading Korean equity investments since 2014. With a total of 18 years of experience in equity investment, Matthew has built deep expertise in navigating the Korean market and contributed to Schroders becoming one of the largest global investors investing in Korea with significant holdings in leading Korean corporates. Prior to joining Schroders, he worked as a senior sector analyst at Korea Investment & Securities from 2009 to 2014. During this time, he was recognized as the No.1 Stock Picker by Thomson Reuters in 2012 and received the Best Analyst Award from Asia Money in 2014. Matthew holds a BSc in Electrical Engineering from Seoul National University and an MBA from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Business School. He is also a CFA charterholder.

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Dennis Lee is Managing Director and Global Head of Index Governance at S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI). He is responsible for managing the Index Governance function and leading the Index Governance team, including Index Committee Management, Index Governance Operations, and Index Controls and Reporting. Dennis reports to the CEO of S&P DJI and is a member of the S&P DJI Operating Committee as well as the S&P DJI Risk Committee. Before joining S&P DJI, Dennis held various risk management, governance, capital markets, strategy, and transformation senior leadership positions with MUFG Americas, Bank of America, BNP Paribas, Citi, and the Boston Consulting Group. Dennis earned an MBA in Finance from the MIT Sloan School of Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Harvard College.

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Highlights the significance of the Korea Capital Market Conference, emphasizing its role as a platform for innovation and collaboration in Korea's capital markets, underscores the rapid growth and transformation of Korea's ETP market, noting its global standing and the doubling of its size since 2023. Korea's market reforms aimed at enhancing corporate value and aligning with global standards. Highlights index provider's role in the market's evolution, encouraging collective efforts to foster innovation and growth in Korea's capital markets, emphasizing the importance of index-based investing for long-term success.

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MJ Park has begun his career in finanacial industry at Cho Hung Securities in Korea in 1988, in 2004 he moved to BlackRock and worked in both Korea and HK offices. At BlackRock HK office, he worked as a head of iShares North Asia business covering China, Taiwan, and Korea. Now he is working at Samsung Asset Management as a head of ETF division.

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Samsung Asset Management, in 2002 paved the way for first-ever ETF to be listed in Korea Exchange under the brand name Kodex and has since kept its position as the industry leader by continuously introducing many a first-of-kind ETF in various asset classes and product types including broad-market equities, thematics, leveraged & inverse, fixed-income, global equities, money-market instruments, and Asia-First-Buffered ETFs. Taihyuk IMM has been heading the ETF Management Unit of Samsung Asset Management since 2021 and was promoted as Managing Director in 2022 for his outstanding performance within the firm. He is widely known for his expertise and is often regarded as one of the most influential persons in the industry.

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The Rapidly Evolving Korean ETF Market: Current Landscape and Recommendations for Future Development.

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Deborah Fuhr is the managing partner of ETFGI, a leading independent research, event, and consultancy firm in the global ETF and Exchange Traded Products (ETP) industries, which she founded in 2012. She is also the editorial director, producer, and presenter at ETF TV, a show providing monthly insights into the ETF and ETP markets, co-founded in June 2019. Previously, Ms. Fuhr was the Global Head of ETF Research and Implementation Strategy at BlackRock, Inc. (2008-2011) and a managing director leading the Investment Strategies Group at Morgan Stanley (1997-2008). She began her career as an associate at Greenwich Associates. Ms. Fuhr has served in various prestigious roles, including as an independent trustee of the Renaissance Capital Greenwich Funds and WEBs ETF Trust and the SYNTAX ETF TRUST. She was on the board of WisdomTree (May 2022 – August 2023) and was made a Fellow of CFA UK in January 2020. Her numerous accolades include being named among the “100 Most Influential Women in Finance” by Financial News and receiving the ETF.com 2018 lifetime achievement award. She has also contributed to various financial publications and authored the appendix on International ETFs in the CFA Research Foundation book, “The Comprehensive Guide to ETFs.” Ms. Fuhr is a co-founder and Board member of Women in ETFs Inc and of Women in ETFs Europe LTD and co-president of Women in ETF EMEA, a non-profit started in 2014 where she champions gender diversity and empowerment. She holds a BS degree from the University of Connecticut and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

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Assets invested in the ETFs industry globally reached a new record of US$17.34 trillion and US$1.09 trillion in YTD Net inflows at the end of July at end of July. The global ETF industry continues its remarkable growth trajectory, reaching a record $17.34 trillion in assets under management (AUM) at the end of July 2025—surpassing the previous high of $16.99 trillion set just a month earlier. YTD net inflows of $1.09 trillion mark the highest on record, eclipsing previous highs of $944.18 billion in 2024 and $739.11 billion in 2021. Reflecting broad-based demand across asset classes and geographies. July 2025 marked the 74th consecutive month of net inflows, a testament to the structural resilience and appeal of ETFs. The Global ETFs industry had 14,640 products, with 28,937 listings,assets of $17.34 Tn, from 889 providers on 81 exchanges in 63 countries at the end of July. This surge in flows and AUM highlights the ETF industry's central role in global portfolio construction, with increasing adoption across institutional, retail, and digital asset channels.

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Dr. Hyo Seob Lee has been a Senior Research Fellow at the Korea Capital Market Institute (KCMI) since 2010. He currently serves as Vice President of the Korean Securities Association, Vice President of the Korean Derivatives Association, and Secretary General of the Seoul IB Forum. In addition, Dr. Lee is actively engaged in various government committees, including as a member of the Public Deliberation Committee of the Financial Services Commission, a member of the Regional Revitalization Investment Fund Steering Committee under the Ministry of Economy and Finance, and an expert member of the National Pension Fund Risk Management and Performance Evaluation Committee under the Ministry of Health and Welfare. Dr. Lee holds a dual bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from POSTECH, and a Ph.D. in Management Engineering (Finance) from KAIST Graduate School of Business.

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Beomsuk Kim joined S&P Global in October 2005 where he has held positions in sales & business development in the Index Services and Investment Services. In his current position, Mr. Kim is responsible for Korea business development for S&P indices and index-related products. Prior to joining S&P Global, Mr. Kim managed major bank accounts for Reuters Korea from 2004 to 2005. Mr. Kim spent 8 years with Korean French Banking Corporation, a SocGen’s affiliate, from 1996 to 2004. Mr. Kim received his B.A. in Economics from Korea University and an M.B.A from Manchester Business School in UK.

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Yongsoo Nam is Managing Director and Head of ETF Portfolio Management at Korea Investment Management. With nearly two decades of experience, he has specialized in quantitative research, multi-asset strategies, hedge funds, and ETF management. He earned his Master’s degree in Financial Engineering from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronic Engineering from Yonsei University. His career spans roles in algorithmic trading, equity and multi-asset fund management at Hanwha and DGB Asset Management, and Deputy CEO at Rooten Global Asset Management. He also served as President of the Korea Quant Association (2017–2022).

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Ahlem No is currently the Head of the ETF Division at KB Asset Management, overseeing portfolio management, product development, and marketing. She began her career in 2007 at Samsung Asset Management as an index and ETF portfolio manager. In 2021, she moved to Kiwoom Asset Management as Head of ETF Portfolio Management. She then joined KB Asset Management in 2024 as Head of Portfolio Management before being appointed Head of the ETF Division in 2025. With 18 years of industry experience, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Public Administration from Ewha Womans University.

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Jung Hwan Lee is Executive Director of ETF Management Unit at Mirae Asset Global Investments, where he has joined TIGER ETF strategies since 2021. With over 15 years of experience in the ETF and asset management industry, he previously served as Head of the ETF Portfolio Management Team at NH-Amundi Asset Management (2018–2021) and as Deputy Team Leader of the ETF Division at Hanwha Asset Management (2009–2018). Mr. Lee holds a Master’s degree in Financial Engineering from the University of Michigan–Ann Arbor and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities.

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Wonmin is responsible for the sales of iShares in Korea, overseeing the overall distribution strategy and execution plans for both institutional and wealth investors in Korea. Before joining BlackRock, Wonmin managed the global fixed income portfolio as a team head at Hanwha Asset Management in Seoul. Prior to Hanwha, Wonmin was a fixed income proprietary trader for Korea Investment and Securities Asia (HK) and Mirae Asset Securities. Wonmin earned an MBA degree from New York University and a BSc degree in Computer Science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook.

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Emerald Yau is Head of Equity Index Product Management, APAC at FTSE Russell, an LSEG business. Emerald is a seasoned investment professional with over 20 years of international experience across equity and fixed income. At FTSE Russell, Emerald leads the development and management of equity indices in the APAC region, shaping the product roadmap and working closely with clients to design tailored index solutions. Prior to joining FTSE Russell in 2020, Emerald was an Investment Director at Capital Group, responsible for promoting global equity strategies. She previously worked at BlackRock as a Product Strategist, first covering Asian fixed income and later Asian equities. Earlier in her career, she held roles in structured alternatives at Shinsei Bank in Tokyo and in asset-backed securities at Lehman Brothers in New York. Emerald is a CFA charterholder and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Columbia University.

Speech Summary

ETPs have evolved far beyond simple market-tracking tools. They are now strategic building blocks for global institutional portfolios. This keynote explores how innovative index construction, tactical thematic design, and AI-driven insights are transforming the way institutions use ETPs to achieve precision, manage risk, and capture opportunity. From core portfolio anchors to active overlays, discover how ETPs and the indices behind them are shaping the future of institutional investing.

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Dr. Byung-Duck Kim has been serving at the Korea Institute of Finance (KIF) since 1995 and is widely recognized as a leading expert in the field of pensions. He previously served as Director of Pension Policy at the Ministry of Planning and Budget, Head of the Public Pension Evaluation Committee at the Ministry of Economy and Finance and as President of the Korean Pension Association. Currently, he is a senior economist at KIF. Dr. Kim earned Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Minnesota.

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Hyunsang Park currently leads domestic equity investments at the Government Employees Pension Service (GEPS). Since 2009, he has been responsible for domestic equities, asset allocation, and the fund’s financial management. In 2014, GEPS was a leading public fund in adopting ETF investments, driven by Mr. Park, and it supported the growth and development of the ETF market.

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James works at Flow Traders as an Institutional Trader based in Hong Kong. He has over 7 years of experience in trading various asset classes such as ETFs, Equity, Fixed Income and Futures. Recently, he has been focusing mainly on RFQ trading via electronic platforms and managing internal systems to connect and quote prices on these platforms. Prior to joining Flow Traders, James worked in NH Investment and Securities in the ETF LP Team for over 3 years.

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Sang Heon Lee is Vice President at Samsung Life Insurance, where he currently serves as Head of the Special Account Business Division within the Asset Management Division. Since joining Samsung Life in 2011, he has held key roles including Head of Asset Management Solutions and Head of Pension Fund Management. Prior to that, he worked at Woori Investment & Securities (2006–2011) in the Risk Management and Financial Engineering departments, building expertise in risk management and quantitative finance. Mr. Lee holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics (Financial Mathematics) and a B.S. in Mathematics from Seoul National University.

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Tom Digby is Managing Director, Head of APAC ETF Distribution for Invesco. In his role he focuses on growing the Invesco ETF business across the region through retail, wealth and institutional client channels. Prior to this Tom was Head of ETF Business Development and Capital Markets teams in Asia Pacific. The ETF Business Development team helps Invesco clients across Asia Pacific generate better outcomes in their investment portfolios using Invesco’s ETF capabilities. In addition, Tom ran the ETF Capital Markets team which provides in-depth trading, liquidity, product structure and market knowledge to educate investors and help market participants trade ETFs. Before his relocation to Invesco’s Hong Kong office in 2019 he was worked for Invesco EMEA in London, where he was Head of ETF Client Trading, EMEA. Prior to joining Invesco, Tom worked at Source, a specialized European-based ETF provider, acquired by Invesco. As one of the original members of the Capital Markets team, he has a deep understanding of the ETF product structure and the ETF broad product suite. Tom holds a Master’s degree in Investment Management from Bayes Business School, formerly known as Cass Business School, the business school of University of London.

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Tim Brennan is Managing Director and Global Head of Capital Markets and Exchange Strategy for S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI). In this role, Tim focuses on how S&P DJI interacts with the various areas of capital markets with an emphasis on exchanges, liquidity and product issuance (exchange-traded derivatives [ETDs], exchange-traded products [ETPs]). Tim ensures that S&P DJI has a comprehensive strategy for how best to optimize its exchange collaboration, with the aim of getting S&P DJI branded ETDs and ETPs listed on the exchanges that satisfy the needs of our clients, liquidity providers and liquidity seekers.
Prior to joining S&P DJI, Tim was the Chief Commercial Officer for ABN AMRO Clearing Chicago. It was in this role that balance sheet optimization became a primary focus. Previous to working in clearing, Tim held various roles in trading, market making, execution and industry advocacy across multiple asset classes for both the buy side and sell side. He was at the forefront of automated trading in the U.S. as a member of the team at Morgan Stanley that built the automated options market making business. After Morgan Stanley, Tim joined Citadel and was instrumental in starting the Citadel Execution Services business. Tim was a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch, where he was responsible for the options market making business. He also spent time at the NYSE, rounding out his education in trading and markets. Tim has extensive knowledge covering ETDs, ETPs, fx derivatives, market structure, algorithmic trading, clearing and exchanges. He is passionate about the benefits of transparency and open access in markets.
Tim has served as a Director on the boards of the International Securities Exchange (ISE) and Boston Options Exchange (BOX). He holds the following licenses: 7, 63, 3, 4, 24, 55 and 56.

Speech Summary

This session will delve into the evolving landscape of equity index derivatives, focusing on key trends and developments that are shaping the market, including the factors driving the growth and innovation in this sector, including regulatory changes, technological advancements, and shifts in investor demand.
This session will also explore the comparative analysis of major global stock exchanges, highlighting the unique strategies they employ to attract listings and enhance liquidity, and the impact of macroeconomic factors on derivative markets and the role of equity index derivatives in portfolio diversification and risk management.

Speaker Biography

He studied derivatives at KAIST and received a Ph.D. in management engineering. After working at Samsung Asset Management, he was in charge of derivatives quant at the Trading department of Woori Bank. After that, He served as the head of the risk management division at Mirae Asset Securities. Since August 2017, he has been conducting research in the fields of derivatives, macro finance, and the financial industry at the Korea Capital Market Institute.

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This presentation introduces the major FICC derivatives that are listed on the KRX, as well as derivatives in need of launching in the future. It examines the underlying asset market and explores the potential role of derivatives. It also looks at how investors, hedgers, and product developers can use these derivatives.

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Hyeuk Sun Ryu is a Professor at the KAIST Business School, holding Ph.D.s in both Finance and Law. He is currently serving as the President of the Korean Payment and Settlement Association. Additionally, he is the Vice President of the Korea Derivatives Association and the Korean Securities Law Association.

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Sang-Uk Park is Executive Director at the Derivatives Market Division at Korea Exchange, having worked at KRX since 1995, in roles such as Director General of the Listed Products Clearing Department and Global Business Department. Mr. Park holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Trade from Jeonbuk National University, Master’s degree in Public Policy from Korea Development Institute (KDI) and Master’s degree in Finance from Michigan State University, USA.

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He studied derivatives at KAIST and received a Ph.D. in management engineering. After working at Samsung Asset Management, he was in charge of derivatives quant at the Trading department of Woori Bank. After that, He served as the head of the risk management division at Mirae Asset Securities. Since August 2017, he has been conducting research in the fields of derivatives, macro finance, and the financial industry at the Korea Capital Market Institute.

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Gyun Jun is a senior analyst specializing in the derivatives market at the Samsung Securities Research Center. He has been conducting in-depth professional research for more than 20 years targeting the Korean on-exchange and over-the-counter derivatives markets. He is a member of the Derivatives Market Development Committee of the Korea Exchange. He joined Samsung Securities in 2002, and before joining Samsung Securities, he was in charge of analyst and institutional sales at Kyobo Securities and Tong Yang Securities. Focusing on stock-related derivatives, the impact of cash markets and the trend of Korean structured products was professionally analyzed. Recently, ETF market analysis has been conducted in parallel. He has been selected for many years in the field of "Best Analyst: Derivatives" selected by several economic magazine.

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Chang Kyu Choi is Head of ETF Research at Mirae Asset Global Investments, overseeing ETF development, research, and public communications. He began his career in 2001 at LG Investment & Securities as a derivatives analyst and later contributed to index business at “iSelect.” He served as Head of ETF Consulting at Samsung Asset Management in 2021. Since 2025, he has been leading ETF research at Mirae Asset Global Investments.
He holds a B.A. in International Trade from Kyungpook National University and an M.S. in Financial Engineering from Yonsei University. A former member of the KRX Index Committee, he actively promotes ETF and derivatives education through media appearances.

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Tim Brennan is Managing Director and Global Head of Capital Markets and Exchange Strategy for S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI). In this role, Tim focuses on how S&P DJI interacts with the various areas of capital markets with an emphasis on exchanges, liquidity and product issuance (exchange-traded derivatives [ETDs], exchange-traded products [ETPs]). Tim ensures that S&P DJI has a comprehensive strategy for how best to optimize its exchange collaboration, with the aim of getting S&P DJI branded ETDs and ETPs listed on the exchanges that satisfy the needs of our clients, liquidity providers and liquidity seekers.
Prior to joining S&P DJI, Tim was the Chief Commercial Officer for ABN AMRO Clearing Chicago. It was in this role that balance sheet optimization became a primary focus. Previous to working in clearing, Tim held various roles in trading, market making, execution and industry advocacy across multiple asset classes for both the buy side and sell side. He was at the forefront of automated trading in the U.S. as a member of the team at Morgan Stanley that built the automated options market making business. After Morgan Stanley, Tim joined Citadel and was instrumental in starting the Citadel Execution Services business. Tim was a Managing Director at Merrill Lynch, where he was responsible for the options market making business. He also spent time at the NYSE, rounding out his education in trading and markets. Tim has extensive knowledge covering ETDs, ETPs, fx derivatives, market structure, algorithmic trading, clearing and exchanges. He is passionate about the benefits of transparency and open access in markets.
Tim has served as a Director on the boards of the International Securities Exchange (ISE) and Boston Options Exchange (BOX). He holds the following licenses: 7, 63, 3, 4, 24, 55 and 56.

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Sue Lee is APAC Head of Index Investment Strategy at S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI). The group provides research and commentary on S&P DJI’s entire product set, including U.S. and global equities, fixed income, commodities, and economic indices. Prior to joining S&P DJI in 2023, Sue worked as equity derivatives strategist at Merrill Lynch and J.P. Morgan, where she published market analyses and trade ideas for Asia Pacific. She also worked for a family office in Hong Kong where she managed a multi-asset portfolio. Sue is a CFA charterholder and holds a master’s degree in financial engineering from University of California at Berkeley, and a bachelor’s degree in business from Seoul National University.

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The landscape of index-based investing continues to evolve globally, driven by innovation, shifting investor preferences, and structural changes in financial markets. Index-based investing has also a central component of portfolio construction for investors around the world. S&P Dow Jones Indices is a global leading index provider, creating and governing trusted benchmarks for global markets. This session will examine the most recent global trends in index investing, including the growing adoption of index investing, the increasing sophistication and innovation of index strategies and design.

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Nayoung leads AWS' Korea financial services industry business development where she supports Korea’s financial sector innovate through cloud adoption. She comes from a global fixed income background through experience in origination and investment management at Korea Development Bank and Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance. Nayoung also worked at Bloomberg L.P. as a fixed income/rates derivatives specialist and as Korea Country Manager. Nayoung holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and is also serving as Steering Committee member at Korea Investment Corporation.

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This session will discuss global financial institutions’ changing perspectives on data, which is driving global financial institutions to consume, manage and distribute financial market data on the cloud. This session will also describe how such technology-based changes are driving innovation around global financial institutions’ business model around data.

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Professor Jae Joon Ahn has been teaching statistics and AI methodologies in the Division of Data Science at Yonsei University since 2014 and currently serves as the Director of the Academic Information Institute and the AI Data Center. He is a participating professor in the Department of AI Investment Engineering at Yonsei University and participates in various external activities, including serving as a member of the Gangwon Regional Statistical Council of Statistics Korea, a member of the Data-Based Administration Inspection Committee of the NIA, and a medical advisor to the Ministry of National Defense. Professor Ahn majored in Industrial Engineering at Yonsei University.

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With the advent of the Industry 4.0, AI and big data are emerging as crucial concepts, and business models leveraging AI are being developed across various fields. Since the utilization of big data plays a key role in the development of useful AI technologies, strategies for utilizing big data are undoubtedly a crucial topic in the financial market. Therefore, this lecture will explore strategies for utilizing financial big data based on case studies in areas where AI is actively being utilized.