Second blockchain consortium in South Korea to develop technology for securities trade

Briefing

Second blockchain consortium in South Korea to develop technology for securities trade

February 7, 2017

Briefing

  • New Blockchain Consortium – Formed by established finance companies and technology startups in South Korea to develop tools that manage securities trade processes, cutting on costs and operational risks
  • Membership – Composed of 27 members, including Daishi Securities, which is already pursuing own blockchain applications, Dongbu Securities, Yuanta Securities Korea, and Kiwoom Securities
  • Earlier Public-Private Consortium – Established by South Korean government in October 2016, backed by major banks and the Financial Services Commission (FSC) that will create a task force to regulate blockchain technology, forums for information sharing, and platform for joint projects execution

Accelerator

Sector

Financial Services

Organization

Daishi Securities Co. Ltd., Dongbu Securities Co. Ltd., Kiwoom Securities Co. Ltd., South Korea Financial Services Commission, Yuanta Securities Korea Co. Ltd.

Source

Original Publication Date

December 12, 2016

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