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Sun, May 29, 2022 | 15:17
More investors file complaints against Terraform co-founders
More investors file complaints against Terraform co-founders
A second group of investors in Terraform Labs' troubled cryptocurrencies filed complaints Friday against its co-founders on charges of fraud.
2022-05-27 21:43
Shinhan Financial in final stage of getting gov't approval for 2021 BNP Paribas Cardif takeover
Shinhan Financial in final stage of getting gov't approval for 2021 BNP Paribas Cardif takeover
Shinhan Financial Group is in the final stages of winning government approval for its takeover of BNP Paribas Cardif General Insurance, the non-life insurance unit of French banking group BNP Paribas. According to financial sources, Friday, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) is likely to wrap up its review of the deal and finalize its decision by June 8.
Yi Whan-woo | 2022-05-27 16:23
KDB relocation emerges as last-minute campaign issue in Seoul, Busan mayoral elections
KDB relocation emerges as last-minute campaign issue in Seoul, Busan mayoral elections
The rival mayoral candidates for both Seoul and Busan are capitalizing on President Yoon Suk-yeol's plan to relocate the Korea Development Bank's (KDB) headquarters outside the nation's capital in their last-minute campaigns to woo voters in the June 1 local elections. Yoon wants to move the state-run KDB to Busan in the name of balanced regional development, which collides w...
Yi Whan-woo | 2022-05-27 16:22
FSS extends inspection on scandal-tainted Woori Bank
FSS extends inspection on scandal-tainted Woori Bank
The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) will extend its inspection of the scandal-tainted Woori Bank, citing the need to look deeper into the lender's internal control system after one of its employees was arrested for allegedly embezzling more than 60 billion won ($47.3 million) from the lender last month. The financial authority was supposed to wrap up its investigation by ...
Lee Min-hyung | 2022-05-26 16:01
Eximbank awarded for supporting SMEs in exports
Eximbank awarded for supporting SMEs in exports
The Export-Import Bank of Korea (Eximbank) got a presidential commendation for supporting the country's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in their exports. According to Eximbank, it was awarded the presidential commendation at the annual convention for SMEs organized by the Korea Federation of SMEs at the presidential office complex in Yongsan District, Seoul, Wednesd...
Yoon Ja-young2022-05-26 13:37
Mirae Asset, Hyundai Card team up for private label credit card
Mirae Asset, Hyundai Card team up for private label credit card
Mirae Asset Securities will launch a private label credit card (PLCC) by teaming up with Hyundai Card sometime in the latter half of this year. This will mark the first time for a Korean securities company to sign a PLCC partnership with a local credit card business operator. A PLCC is a special credit card issued for customers who want to receive benefits with a certain bran...
Lee Min-hyung | 2022-05-25 16:58
Brokerage firms choose to sell buildings for higher profitability
Brokerage firms choose to sell buildings for higher profitability
With the country's real estate prices continuing to soar, major securities firms are choosing to sell their own buildings and remain as a tenant, so they can divert their profits to investment banking or prop up trading to yield higher returns. Shinhan Financial Investment is currently in negotiations with a consortium of IGIS Asset Management and KKR to sell its office build...
Anna J. Park | 2022-05-25 16:46
KakaoBank partners with 7-Eleven
KakaoBank partners with 7-Eleven
KakaoBank has partnered with convenience store chain 7-Eleven for the first time, offering benefits for customers using Moneybox, a savings tool of the digital bank. The online-exclusive bank plans to partner with more business brands in various sectors so as to expand its influence further. Any customers of KakaoBank can register for the “Moneybox with 7-Eleven” partnership ...
Anna J. Park | 2022-05-25 16:46
Despite Luna fiasco, Wemade set to launch stablecoin
Despite Luna fiasco, Wemade set to launch stablecoin
Wemade has reiterated its willingness to issue its own stablecoin despite increasing negative sentiment in the global cryptocurrency industry following the sudden collapse of once-prominent Terra and Luna coins. Chang Hyun-guk, CEO of the local games publisher, shared Tuesday the company's vision to push ahead with its earlier plan to launch the tentatively-named WEMIX Dollar...
Lee Min-hyung | 2022-05-25 15:48
KB Financial vows to expand partnership with Jefferies Financial Group
KB Financial vows to expand partnership with Jefferies Financial Group
KB Financial Group said Tuesday its Chairman and CEO Yoon Jong-kyoo met with Brian Friedman, president of the U.S. investment banking company Jefferies Financial Group, to discuss consolidating their partnership to help the Korean firm expand its presence in the global investment banking industry. They will widen their partnership from the ongoing cooperation between KB Finan...
Yi Whan-woo | 2022-05-24 16:50
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