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2026-04-20 11:52:59 · rghosh@vixio.com
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TITLE: South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service Strengthens Enforcement Against Unlicensed Investment Advisory Operators BODY: On April 20, 2026, the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) of South Korea published enforcement results targeting unlicensed investment advisory operators (유사투자자문업자), demonstrating intensified regulatory action to protect investors from fraudulent investment schemes. During 2025 regular business inspections, the FSS identified 133 violations across 105 unlicensed operators. Following inspections of 49 operators—including examinations of newly regulated areas concerning misleading advertising and improper representations—the FSS identified 35 entities in violation of the Capital Markets Act. These operators were issued administrative fines totalling 470 million Korean won, representing a significant increase from the previous year when 22 operators were fined 140 million won. The FSS identified a concerning increase in deceptive marketing practices, with unlicensed operators exaggerating returns and misrepresenting loss protection or profit guarantees to mislead consumers. These misleading advertisements and representations pose material risks to retail investors. The FSS emphasised that investors should exercise heightened caution when evaluating investment advisory services, particularly regarding claims of guaranteed returns or loss protection. The FSS announced plans to substantially strengthen oversight and management of unlicensed investment advisory operators throughout 2026. The authority will prioritise inspections of misleading advertising and improper representations that significantly impact investors, with the objective of preventing investor losses and protecting market integrity.
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