South Korea has lifted its 17-month ban on short-selling, a move that has led to a significant increase in short-selling activity among foreign investors. On Monday, foreign investors accounted for 90% of the total 1.2 trillion won (approximately USD 814 million) in short-selling bets on the Seoul Composite Index. This marks a notable rise from their previous 71% share of a much smaller 230 billion won in short-selling prior to the ban's removal. The ban was the longest of its kind in South Korea, and its lifting has prompted overseas investors to engage more actively in the market. Meanwhile, in Brazil, the government is set to auction up to 20,000 foreign exchange swaps on April 1 and again on April 2, as part of its monetary policy measures.