Index providers reshape Asian financial markets with exacting standards
In April, global index provider FTSE Russell included South Korea in its flagship World Government Bond Index (WGBI). In response, foreign investors poured roughly KRW 15.1 trillion (USD 10.1 billion) into South Korean government debt, triggering celebrations in Seoul. “2026 will be the first year our government bond market takes…
bubmagMay 28, 2026