Korea sets enforcement focus on offshore perpetuals distribution
The regulator links referral promotion with planned enforcement against illegal domestic business.
The companies, products and regulatory developments shaping the broker industry.
The regulator links referral promotion with planned enforcement against illegal domestic business.
The draft places referral contracts, permitted activities and ongoing supervision in one framework. Volume-linked remuneration remains possible, making the quality of customer outcomes central to the commercial model.
The safeguards cover event space, marketing disclosure and consent, with a nine-month transition after the guidelines are issued. The consultation response clarifies how consent and supervision can work.
ESMA’s 2025 survey shows rapid expansion through an almost unchanged provider base. Concentration, account definitions and complaint reporting explain what that growth means for distribution and supervision.