South Korea's Financial Services Commission issues management improvement order to Lotte Insurance following disapproval of its capital adequacy plan, though regulators stress the measure is preventive with normal operations continuing and solvency ratios remaining above 100%
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FSC Issues Management Improvement Order to Lotte Insurance - 'Preventive Measure, Normal Operations Continue'
South Korea's Financial Services Commission issues management improvement order to Lotte Insurance following disapproval of its capital adequacy plan, though regulators stress the measure is preventive with normal operations continuing and solvency ratios remaining above 100%
iM Life is relocating its headquarters to secure liquidity and strengthen core operations, aiming to improve capital adequacy and financial stability amid upcoming regulatory changes.
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Lotte Insurance Reports 51.3 Billion Won Net Profit in 2025—K-ICS Ratio Improves to 159.3%
Lotte Insurance Co. reported a 111.9% surge in 2025 net profit to 51.3 billion won, with its K-ICS capital adequacy ratio improving to 159.3% amid stable insurance and investment operations.
Kyobo Life Insurance has maintained its 'A+' credit rating from Fitch Ratings for 14 consecutive years, reflecting strong profitability, robust capital adequacy, and a stable market position, with its ROE more than doubling to 20.4% and a healthy K-ICS ratio of 205.2% as of Q3 last year.
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Kyobo Life Maintains Fitch 'A+' Credit Rating for 14 Consecutive Years
Kyobo Life Insurance has maintained its 'A+' credit rating from Fitch Ratings for 14 consecutive years, reflecting strong profitability, robust capital adequacy, and a stable market position, with its ROE more than doubling to 20.4% and a healthy K-ICS ratio of 205.2% as of Q3 last year.
Fubon Hyundai Life Targets Profitability Turnaround by 2026
Fubon Hyundai Life Insurance aims to return to profitability in 2024 and achieve a full turnaround by 2026, following capital injections and improved insurance sales.
South Korean insurers face mounting interest expenses from a surge in subordinated bond and hybrid capital issuance, with costs expected to persist due to regulatory capital requirements and challenging market conditions.
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Interest Burden Mounts for Insurers on Subordinated Bonds Issued for Capital Expansion
South Korean insurers face mounting interest expenses from a surge in subordinated bond and hybrid capital issuance, with costs expected to persist due to regulatory capital requirements and challenging market conditions.
Lotte Insurance Submits Management Improvement Plan Following Prompt Corrective Action—Court Rejects Suspension Request
Lotte Insurance has submitted a management improvement plan after receiving a prompt corrective action from South Korea's financial regulator, while a court rejected its request to suspend the measure.
South Korean banks face mounting pressure on capital buffers as heightened FX volatility and a record-high dollar-won exchange rate drive up risk-weighted assets, with forward transactions and rising foreign currency funding costs emerging as key challenges.
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Dongyang Life Continues K-ICS Improvement—Regains Financial Soundness Following Woori Financial Group Integration
Dongyang Life Insurance’s K-ICS ratio surged to 172.7% in Q3 after joining Woori Financial Group, reflecting strengthened risk management and capital, despite a 55% drop in net profit.
SC First Bank, the South Korean unit of Standard Chartered, reported a 13.6% year-on-year rise in cumulative net profit for Q3 2025, driven by robust non-interest income and improved capital ratios.
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SC First Bank Posts 304 Billion Won in Cumulative Net Profit for Q3, Up 13.6% Year-on-Year
SC First Bank, the South Korean unit of Standard Chartered, reported a 13.6% year-on-year rise in cumulative net profit for Q3 2025, driven by robust non-interest income and improved capital ratios.
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