Bank Lending Growth in Q4 Halved Amid Tight Loan Caps, Non-Bank Mortgage Lending Expands
South Korea’s Q4 bank mortgage lending growth halved as government curbs took hold, while non-bank mortgage lending accelerated, signaling a shift in loan demand.
Household Loans Rise by 4.8 Trillion Won in October—Authorities to Continue Monitoring Aggregate Lending Controls
South Korea's household loans rose by 4.8 trillion won in October, with regulators pledging continued monitoring of aggregate lending controls amid policy tightening.
Rhee Chang-yong Stresses Expanded Role for Bank of Korea—'Central Bank Should Hold Macroprudential Policy Authority'
Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong called for expanded central bank authority over macroprudential policy, urging a stronger role in financial stability amid government reforms.
Rhee Chang-yong Calls for Expanded Bank of Korea Authority Over Joint Inspections and Investigations of Non-Bank Institutions
Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong urges greater authority for the central bank in joint inspections and investigations of non-bank financial institutions, highlighting regulatory gaps.
Rhee Chang-yong Says Won-Pegged Stablecoins Are Necessary, But Allowing Non-Banks Raises Concerns
Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong highlights the need for won-based stablecoins but warns of risks if non-bank institutions are permitted to issue them.
Financial Research Institute - 'Bank Branch Closures Should Consider Regional Distribution of Non-Bank Financial Institutions'
Financial Research Institute suggests considering regional distribution of non-bank financial institutions alongside bank branch closures, as digitalization impacts financial accessibility and service quality.
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