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September 22, 2024
[Herald Interview] US election may unleash growth for Korea: US tax policy guru

With the upcoming US presidential election scheduled for November, South Korea stands to benefit significantly if the new administration brings a change in economic policy, according to Arthur B. Laffer, founder and chairman of Laffer Associates. "A return to pro-growth economic policies in the US...
September 19, 2024
Woori injects W100b to support restructuring of high-risk PF projects

Woori Financial Group, one of South Korea’s top five financial conglomerates, announced on Wednesday it created a 100 billion won ($75 million) fund to provide liquidity to the struggling real estate project financing (PF) sector. The fund was raised through contributions from the group’s subsid...
September 11, 2024
KB bolsters ties with Cambodia

KB Financial Group Chairman Yang Jong-hee met with Hun Sen, president of the Cambodian Senate, on Wednesday to discuss potential collaborations aimed at advancing financial development in Southeast Asia and enhancing KB’s presence in the region. The meeting was held at the Inspire Entertainment R...
September 02, 2024
Korea, Mongolia explore energy cooperation at Vision Forum

South Korean and Mongolian government officials discussed opportunities for cooperation in green energy, mineral resources and trade, emphasizing a shared vision for mutual growth and strategic partnership at the 2024 Korea-Mongolia Vision Forum held Tuesday in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. About 250 rep...
August 27, 2024
JB Financial Group's Kwangju Bank, Toss Bank launch joint loan product

Kwangu Bank, a South Korean bank affiliated with JB Financial Group, announced Tuesday the company has teamed up with Toss Bank, the internet-only lender, to launch the nation's first joint loan product. Kwangju Bank expects synergy by combining its know-how about private loans with Toss Bank’s e...
August 21, 2024
[KH Explains] Institutional investors in Korea take slower approach to crypto

Though the introduction of the bitcoin spot exchange-traded funds has paved the way for more institutional investors globally to embrace the cryptocurrency into their portfolios, Korean institutions are still taking a cautious approach. With the US Securities and Exchange Commission approving spot...
August 16, 2024
Top financial regulators of Seoul, Tokyo to meet next month

The top financial regulators of South Korea and Japan are set to meet next month. Korea’s Financial Services Commission Chairman Kim Byoung-hwan is scheduled to meet with Hideki Ito, commissioner of Japan’s Financial Services Agency, in Tokyo in September, according to the FSC on Friday. This m...
August 13, 2024
Fannie Mae extends lease of Igis-owned Midtown Center in DC

After looking to relocate its headquarters from Washington, partially owned by South Korea's Igis Asset Management, US mortgage giant Fannie Mae has reversed course, opting instead to extend its lease under revised terms that will see it occupy a smaller space. Igis Asset Management announced Tues...
August 13, 2024
[Herald Interview] Why Korean investors can benefit from US equity exposure

With the US stock market representing more than half of the world’s total equity market capitalization, adopting a US perspective for investment decisions can be helpful for Korean investors, Hamish Preston, head of US Equity Indices at S&P Dow Jones Indices, said in a recent interview held online...
August 12, 2024
Kyobo Life nurtures future sports stars

Kyobo Life Insurance announced Monday that the Kyobo Life Cup Youth Athletic Competition, a nationwide sports event for young athletes, has completed its 21-day run early this month. The annual event kicked off on June 13, with over 4,000 student-athletes competing in seven sports, including track...
August 11, 2024
Hana Financial, FSS join forces to raise alarm over youth gambling

Hana Financial Group said Sunday that it will inject 10 billion won ($7.32 million) over the next three years to bring awareness to the dangers of illegal gambling for youngsters. The project is co-organized by Hana Financial Group and Korea Center on Gambling Problems, joined by public institutio...
August 11, 2024
Meritz Fire joins protracted race for MG Insurance acquisition

A three-way takeover battle for MG Non-Life Insurance began Thursday, with Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance entering the prolonged race as a new contender. According to local reports, three companies submitted letters of intent to participate in the fourth preliminary bidding for MG Insurance on Thu...
August 08, 2024
Mirae Asset chief honored with AIB award

Mirae Asset Financial Group Chairman Park Hyeon-joo has been recognized by the Academy of International Business for expanding the financial service provider's scope of business on a global level. Park received the International Executive of the Year Award from the AIB on July 3. He was the first ...
August 07, 2024
Eximbank to fund $260m for new airport project in Philippines

The Export-Import Bank of Korea said Wednesday that it will provide a $260 million loan to support the development of a new airport in Dumaguete, Philippines. Yoon Hee-sung, chairman and CEO of Eximbank, met with Ralph G. Recto, the secretary of the Philippine Department of Finance, in Manila on t...
August 06, 2024
World Bank's digital chief vows to close digital divide

World Bank's new Vice President for Digital Transformation Kim Sang-bu outlined his mission to enhance the impact of digital technologies in accelerating development. "Digital technology has become a critical focus as the World Bank advances initiatives aimed at eradicating poverty," Kim said at a...

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