KB Kookmin Bank's Outside Director Nomination Committee recommended Yeon Tae-hoon, senior research fellow at Korea Institute of Finance, as new outside director candidate while reappointing three incumbent directors, with final approval scheduled at the March 25 shareholders' meeting.
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KB Kookmin Bank Nominates Yeon Tae-hoon of Korea Institute of Finance as New Outside Director
KB Kookmin Bank's Outside Director Nomination Committee recommended Yeon Tae-hoon, senior research fellow at Korea Institute of Finance, as new outside director candidate while reappointing three incumbent directors, with final approval scheduled at the March 25 shareholders' meeting.
South Korea's dementia-related assets are projected to exceed 15% of GDP by 2050, prompting calls for public trust systems and regulatory reforms to better manage the growing financial impact of an aging population.
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Financial Think Tank Urges Lower Risk Weights on Bank Corporate Loans to Boost Venture Capital
South Korea's Korea Institute of Finance recommends lowering risk weights on bank corporate loans to spur venture capital investment, warning that current capital rules hinder funding for innovative firms and calling for broader financial reforms.
South Korea’s top financial regulators and industry groups have signed an MOU to provide tailored governance and compliance training for bank and financial holding company outside directors, aiming to strengthen board expertise and internal controls.
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Bank Directors to Receive Tailored Training at Korea Institute of Finance
South Korea’s top financial regulators and industry groups have signed an MOU to provide tailored governance and compliance training for bank and financial holding company outside directors, aiming to strengthen board expertise and internal controls.
Banks with strong digital capabilities are best positioned to issue stablecoins individually, enabling differentiated digital currency services, according to the Korea Institute of Finance, which highlights the advantages of individual issuance for market leadership and innovation.
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Banks with Strong Digital Capabilities Seen as Best Suited for Individual Stablecoin Issuance
Banks with strong digital capabilities are best positioned to issue stablecoins individually, enabling differentiated digital currency services, according to the Korea Institute of Finance, which highlights the advantages of individual issuance for market leadership and innovation.
Korea Institute of Finance Estimates Economic Trough in September—Longest Contraction on Record Possible
South Korea’s economy likely hit its lowest point in September after a record 34-month contraction, with machine learning analysis suggesting a shift to expansion, according to the Korea Institute of Finance.
South Korea’s economy is projected to rebound to 2.1% growth in 2025, with US tariff policy and the semiconductor cycle identified as key variables, while risks from non-bank financial institutions and global financial instability remain significant concerns.
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South Korea’s economy is projected to rebound to 2.1% growth in 2025, with US tariff policy and the semiconductor cycle identified as key variables, while risks from non-bank financial institutions and global financial instability remain significant concerns.
Financial Research Institute Forecasts South Korea's Real GDP Growth to Rebound to 2.1% in 2025—1.0% Expected for This Year
South Korea's real GDP is forecast to grow 1.0% in 2024 and rebound to 2.1% in 2025, driven by accommodative policies and a gradual recovery in domestic demand, according to the Korea Institute of Finance.
Calls Grow for Reinstating Stock Options in Compensation for Outside Directors at South Korean Banks
Calls are mounting for South Korean banks to reinstate stock options in outside director compensation, aiming to better align board and shareholder interests and drive long-term value creation.
South Korean banks face rising new non-performing loans and persistent asset quality risks, with experts warning that ongoing economic headwinds and higher funding costs will pressure profitability and require stricter risk management in the second half of 2025.
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Banks Face Rising New Delinquencies—Financial Soundness Oversight Needed, Says KIF
South Korean banks face rising new non-performing loans and persistent asset quality risks, with experts warning that ongoing economic headwinds and higher funding costs will pressure profitability and require stricter risk management in the second half of 2025.
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