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Sat, January 28, 2023 | 21:26

Securities firms face dismal earnings results for 2022

Securities firms face dismal earnings results for 2022

Korea's major securities firms are forecast to report weaker-than-expected earnings for 2022, as their brokerage commission revenues plunged in the wake of an unexpected stock market crash sparked by steep rate hikes and multiple external risk factors such as the outbreak of war in Ukraine, data showed Friday. Mirae Asset Securities, the nation's largest brokerage house by ma...

2023-01-27 16:52

Woori shortlists four candidates for next chairman

Woori shortlists four candidates for next chairman

Woori Financial Group confirmed the shortlist for its next chairman, Friday, with four contenders vying for the leadership of the financial holding firm. The four candidates included Woori Bank CEO Lee Won-duk, Woori America Bank CEO Shin Hyun-seok, former Woori FIS CEO Lee Dong-yeon and former Financial Services Commission (FSC) Chairman Lim Jong-ryong.

2023-01-27 16:07

Biz outlook worsens for Feb. amid recession woes

Biz outlook worsens for Feb. amid recession woes

Korea's business sentiment worsened for February as worries over high inflation, monetary tightening and an economic slump weighed on sentiment, a central bank poll showed Friday.

2023-01-27 10:04

FSS chief warns of stern action against opposition to normalizing banks' biz hours

FSS chief warns of stern action against opposition to normalizing banks' biz hours

A financial regulator chief on Thursday warned of stern action against labor unions opposing banks' plan to "normalize" their pandemic-caused shortened operation hours as the government is set to lift the indoor mask mandate later this month.

2023-01-26 15:09

FSS chief urges insurers to focus on stability

Major Korean banks' overseas branches sanctioned by foreign authorities

Major Korean banks' overseas branches sanctioned by foreign authorities

Major local banks' overseas legal entities were sanctioned or fined by foreign financial authorities for various reasons last year, raising concerns about whether the banks are successfully maintaining internal controls in their overseas operations.

Anna J. Park | 2023-01-25 17:00

Mirae Asset Global Investments' solid performance highlighted amid economic slump

Mirae Asset Global Investments' solid performance highlighted amid economic slump

Despite the deteriorating economic outlook worldwide, Mirae Asset's global business has proven its competitiveness especially in times of crisis.

2023-01-25 16:59

Unison Capital, MBK consortium to take over Osstem Implant

Unison Capital, MBK consortium to take over Osstem Implant

News of private equity firms planning to acquire the management rights of Osstem Implant caused shares of the dental implant material manufacturer to soar Wednesday. Osstem Implant is one of the world's largest dental implant makers.

Anna J. Park | 2023-01-25 16:02

Former top financial regulator to vie for Woori chairmanship

Former top financial regulator to vie for Woori chairmanship

Lim Jong-ryong, former chief of the Financial Services Commission (FSC), declared his interest in becoming Woori Financial Group's next chairman, citing his competitive edge in mapping out a balanced and neutral management vision. “I have an objective and neutral mindset when it comes to managing a financial organization, which was proven by my broad range of experiences at g...

2023-01-25 15:24

Banks offer financial support programs as households face mounting interest burdens

Banks offer financial support programs as households face mounting interest burdens

Local commercial lenders are launching a series of financial support programs for households and vulnerable social groups amid escalating pressure from watchdogs. KB Kookmin Bank was the first to operate its own household support program, in a preemptive move to ease households' growing financial burden. The lender will cut the interest rate for loans that are overdue by 1 pe...

2023-01-24 15:17

End of mask mandate to intensify dispute over banks' operating hours

End of mask mandate to intensify dispute over banks' operating hours

Korean commercial banks are under growing pressure to normalize offline operating hours after health authorities on Friday decided to lift a mandate that requires face masks in all indoor facilities. The decision will take effect from Jan. 30. The mask mandate will only continue to remain in place at hospitals, pharmacies and when using public transportation.

2023-01-20 16:13

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