Banking & Finance

BTS, BLACKPINK's comebacks to drive entertainment sector's growth next year

The entertainment industry is projected to see strong growth next year, driven by the anticipated comebacks of major acts like BTS and BLACKPINK, according to brokerage houses Tuesday.

Hanwha Life collaborates with Stanford for AI research

Hanwha Life's artificial intelligence (AI) research center is working on research collaboration projects with the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered AI of Stanford University following the signing of an industry-academia partnership, the insurer said Tuesday.

Shinhan chief at KCCI meeting

Shinhan Financial Group Chairman Jin Ok-dong speaks at the financial industry committee meeting of the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry at the chamber's headquarters in downtown Seoul, Tuesday. This marked his first attendance at the meeting since assuming the role of committee head. Attendees agreed that the financial industry should preemptively cope with climate change and join efforts to cut carbon emissions. Yonhap

Hana Financial for cooperation with Hong Kong

Latest drop in Korean stock market tad excessive: authorities

The recent decline in Korean stock prices has been somewhat excessive, even when accounting for the uncertainties linked to the anticipated change in U.S. leadership, financial authorities said, Monday.

Apollo opens Seoul office to expand Asia-Pacific operation as multinational asset management firm

 

MetLife Korea publishes sustainability report

MetLife Korea published its first sustainability report, showcasing its commitment to responsible business practices, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and support for its communities.

INTERVIEW Brazilian fintech unicorn EBANX eyes Korean market

In emerging markets, where access to traditional banking is limited, local payment methods often take precedence over global ones. Many consumers either lack banking access or feel more comfortable using familiar, local methods rather than sharing information with global companies.

Toss achieves record revenue in Q3

Viva Republica, which operates the mobile financial service Toss, announced Thursday that it recorded a consolidated operating revenue of 502.1 billion won ($357 million) in the third quarter. That is a 47.5 percent increase year-on-year and its highest quarterly performance ever.

Korea-US economic gap feared to widen under 2nd Trump presidency

The economic gap between Korea and the United States is feared to widen under a second Donald Trump presidency, as the former's financial dynamics are affected by its tax and regulation measures, analysts said Thursday.