News Securities Launches PledgeLink: A New Securities-Backed Financing Service That Lets Investors Raise Capital Without Selling Assets

Service Overview

News Securities Co., Ltd. officially launched "PledgeLink," a new financing service that allows clients to secure funds using their securities as collateral, starting October 15, 2026. This service enables borrowers to secure loans by pledging assets such as stocks and bonds to the lender as collateral, without having to liquidate their holdings.

Key Features

PledgeLink supports a wide range of eligible assets, including domestic listed stocks, domestic bonds, publicly offered investment trusts, ETFs, REITs, and foreign equities and bonds. Even after setting up the collateral, the registration of the securities remains under the borrower's name, and they generally retain their rights to receive dividends and distributions, as well as voting rights. Furthermore, News Securities handles all administrative tasks involved in establishing the collateral, such as document verification, pledge registration, and completion notices, ensuring a seamless and end-to-end smooth procedure.

Background and Purpose

Conventionally, borrowing and lending backed by securities required cumbersome administrative procedures. By having the brokerage firm shoulder this administrative burden, PledgeLink provides a flexible financing option for situations requiring substantial capital—such as business working capital, real estate purchases, or tax payments—while allowing investors to maintain their asset portfolios. The registration process for the very first pledge has already been completed, and applications are now open to both individual and corporate clients.