Banks in South Korea purchased 20 trillion won ($15 billion) in bonds in January, doubling last year's figure and helping to offset bearish market pressures, but concerns are mounting that ongoing deposit outflows into equities could limit banks' future bond-buying capacity.
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[Bond Supply-Demand Check] Banks Buy 20 Trillion Won in Bonds—Concerns Rise Over Diminished Buying Power

Banks in South Korea purchased 20 trillion won ($15 billion) in bonds in January, doubling last year's figure and helping to offset bearish market pressures, but concerns are mounting that ongoing deposit outflows into equities could limit banks' future bond-buying capacity.

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South Korea’s five largest banks saw household loans fall by 450 billion won in December as year-end lending curbs triggered a sharp slowdown, with both corporate and SME loans also declining and significant deposit outflows observed.
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South Korea’s Five Major Banks See Household Loans Drop by 450 Billion Won in December as Year-End Lending Curbs Take Effect

South Korea’s five largest banks saw household loans fall by 450 billion won in December as year-end lending curbs triggered a sharp slowdown, with both corporate and SME loans also declining and significant deposit outflows observed.

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