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Stock market reform has not only revitalized the country's capital markets but has also permeated the real economy. Countries like Korea are quickly following suit. Interestingly, China also seems to be drawing inspiration.
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In the wake of heavy losses and mis-selling to retail investors, there is an urgent need for an overhaul of risk management in the banking sector.
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Restrictions may come at a cost as MSCI considers developed market status.
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The 34th annual Asiamoney Brokers Poll is a Vox Populi poll that identifies the leading brokerages for equities research, sales and trading in Asia. Voters are institutional investors who represent fund management firms, wealth managers, hedge funds, pension funds, and insurance companies that trade in Asia.
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Hana Bank wins best domestic bank in Korea this year after a solid financial performance and innovation in its digital offering.
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After performing strongly across all products, recording high income growth and enhancing its offering, KB Securities is Korea’s best investment bank this year.
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Citi is named best international bank in Korea after an improved year-on-year financial performance.
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The implementation of a clear and successful digital strategy sees kakaobank take best bank for digital solutions in Korea.
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Industrial Bank of Korea is named the best bank for small and medium-sized enterprises in Korea this year thanks to its provision of specialized services to the sector, from flexible financing to personalised advisory.
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The first domestic bank in Korea to produce a sustainability report, Shinhan Bank is named best bank for environmental, social and governance in the country after pursuing a robust sustainable agenda through financing activities and a series of sustainable partnerships.
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Shinhan Bank is Korea’s best bank for corporate social responsibility. It has an extensive range of initiatives targeting individuals of all ages and abilities, and it supports business startups across the country.
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The Korean government and the central bank will have their work cut out for them in 2023. They must overcome a loss of trust and criticisms over raising rates too quickly if they want to keep the economy humming and avoid a new crisis.
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South Korea must do more to address diversity in the workplace. A few of the country’s banks are leading by example.
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The 33rd annual Asiamoney Brokers Poll is a Vox Populi poll that identifies the leading brokerages for equities research, sales and trading in Asia. Voters are institutional investors who represent fund management firms, wealth managers, hedge funds, pension funds, and insurance companies that trade in Asia.
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Shinhan Bank arguably pioneered the finance culture that built the modern banking industry in South Korea. The firm has its roots in Hanseong Bank, which dates back to 1897. But even now, Shinhan is setting the pace for the country’s financial sector.
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Shinhan Bank arguably pioneered the finance culture that built the modern banking industry in South Korea. The firm has its roots in Hanseong Bank, which dates back to 1897. But even now, Shinhan is setting the pace for the country’s financial sector.
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In May 2022, when South Korea’s startup accelerator D.Camp opened its first office in the port city of Busan, Kam-Chan Ahn topped the list of VIP invitees. After all, as chief executive of regional powerhouse Busan Bank, Ahn’s leadership team has carved out quite a name for itself among innovators in Korea’s second-biggest city.
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The unmatched global network that Citi brings to South Korea is offering local clients ready access to international markets. The bank also excels at providing multinational corporations operating in Korea with access to the local market, making it an obvious choice for best international bank in the country.
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Like South Korea’s economy, KB Financial Group has a knack for coming through a crisis looking relatively unscathed.
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KB Kookmin Bank has boosted its support for small and medium-sized enterprises at incredible speed in recent years, with a tilt towards South Korea’s blossoming technology sector.
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It is said that the true test of leadership is a crisis – and KakaoBank’s top executives were certainly put to the test on several occasions during the awards period.
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Most banks pledging to reduce carbon footprints tend to target the end of the decade. Few can claim to have as ambitious a plan to get there as Hana Bank, which is carrying out a 30/60 plan.
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In August 2022, Woori Bank’s parent company, Woori Financial Group, put the law of big numbers to great use. Its plan to offer financial assistance worth W23 trillion ($17 billion) to socially vulnerable groups over three years garnered banner headlines.
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With its razor-sharp focus on SMEs, technology firms and ESG, Busan Bank has come a long way in the last 50 years, and is moving in the right direction.