Intro

Korea's derivatives market is shrinking sharply. Domestic derivatives markets, where individuals, 

institutions, and foreigners coexist, are getting stagnant due to government regulations and being 

ignored by investors.

There is a loud voice that we should revive the world's no.1 glory by utilizing the derivatives market. 

In addition, there are many comments that change in the derivatives market is necessary. At this 

time, Financial News is holding the '16th Seoul International A & D Conference' with the theme of 

'The New Era, Find a New Breakthrough In Finance'. This year’s conference will be split into two 

sessions : the investment direction of financial market in the era of the 4th industrial revolution and 

the change of the derivatives market.

First, the 4th Industrial Revolution intersects with expectations and concerns that "many things can 

be switched." Although the era of technological prosperity has been going on for several years, the 

recent decline of technology stock is raising doubts whether it is safe to invest now or not.

In this regard, we will examine investment, strategy, and counterstrategy related to the 4th Industrial 

Revolution, which is being prepared by Korea's big investor, National Pension Service. We will also 

examine the diagnose and analysis of overseas experts on investment opportunities in the fast 

growing period.

We will also check the tasks for rebounding of derivatives market. We can hear the opinions from 

domestic and international experts on the issues of improvement in institutional and infrastructure 

aspects, challenges for investors to develop the derivatives market, and innovation for attracting 

global investors.

US is raising the benchmark interest rate rapidly, and is reporting the end of the low interest rate era. 

Domestic financial investment industry is at the crossroad, which has expanded overseas 

investment and alternative investment due to low interest rate and low growth rate.

In the following panel discussion, experts from all walks of life, including domestic pension funds, will 

participate to discuss in depth the direction and improvement of investment.

I would like you to take this opportunity to take a look at global investment trends as well as to learn 

investment methods ahead to set a milestone in investment.

Overview

Title : The 16th Seoul International A&D Conference (Alternative Investments & Derivatives)

Theme : The New Era, Find a New Breakthrough In Finance

Date : August 29th (Wed), 2018

Venue : Grand Ballroom, Conrad Hotel, Seoul

Host : The Financial News

Supporters : Financial Services Commission, Korea Exchange, Financial Supervisory Service, 
                       Korea Financial Investment Association, Korea Securities Depository, Koscom, 
                       Korea Securities Finance Corporation

Contact : The 16th Seoul International A&D Conference Bureau

                 Tel. 02-6965-0012, 0013 / Mail. younhyun55@fnnews.com