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Thu, August 22, 2019 | 17:17

'Opportunities await in fintech'

Korea seems to lack diversity in the workplace, said Julian Osborne, head of AAAccell Asia, a fintech startup in Pangyo, Gyeonggi Province. But he said the government's push to create new industries through startup accelerator programs will be able to attract a variety of entrepreneurs from overseas.

Park Hyong-ki | 2019-06-28 14:28

The Korea Times forum on digital finance

Dignitaries pose at a forum on digital transformation hosted by The Korea Times at the Plaza Hotel in central Seoul, Wednesday. They are, from left, KEB Hana Bank CEO Ji Sung-kyoo; Shinhan Bank CEO Jin Ok-dong; K bank CEO Shim Sung-hoon; KB Kookmin Bank CEO Hur Yin; SH Bank President and CEO Lee Dong-bin; American Chamber of Commerce in Korea Chairman James Kim; Export-Import...

Jhoo Dong-chan | 2019-06-26 18:00

Wealthy investors expand investment in overseas properties

Domestic investors are eyeing foreign real estate assets as the nation's housing market has suffered a prolonged slump due to a series of government measures to curb household borrowing, apartment prices and speculation especially in Seoul.

Jhoo Dong-chan | 2019-06-24 15:11

NH Investment becomes IPO king in H1

NH Investment & Securities has become the top underwriter of stocks listed on the KOSPI and KOSDAQ in the first half of 2019, according to the Korea Exchange (KRX), Sunday. Given that there were no additional stock flotation plans in June, the market for initial public offerings (IPO) will exceed 1 trillion won ($9 billion) by the end of June. NH Investment managed five of th...

Park Hyong-ki | 2019-06-24 13:16

Stock markets expected to see mild upturn

The Seoul financial market is expected to continue a moderate upward trend for a while on the back of a recent dovish turn from the U.S. Federal Reserve, market analysts said Friday. They also expect the Korean won to gain ground against the U.S. dollar. The won has been weakening against the greenback over the past few months due to economic slowdown and the Bank of Korea's ...

Lee Kyung-min | 2019-06-23 16:13

Seoul stocks to remain range-bound ahead of US-China trade talks

South Korean shares are likely to stay within a narrow range next week as investors are expected to take a wait-and-see stance ahead of the U.S.-China trade talks, analysts said Saturday.

2019-06-22 14:30

Fintech growth poses 'limited threat to banks: Moody's

Commercial banks in Korea will be able to maintain their lead in online banking against budding fintechs which are more collaborators than competitors, Moody's Investors Service said Friday.

Lee Kyung-min | 2019-06-21 17:32

Has Seoul housing market bottomed out?

There is growing interest over whether the Seoul housing market has bottomed out, with housing prices in Seoul's affluent Gangnam area showing signs of a rebound for the first time in eight months. Expectations are now high over Seoul's housing market, but experts said the prices are likely to stagnate at the current level.

Jhoo Dong-chan | 2019-06-20 16:21

Foreigners rake in Samsung Electronics stocks in downturn

Foreign investors have been aggressively purchasing Samsung Electronics' stocks despite the economic slowdown. This comes after years of selling off Samsung shares. Samsung Electronics' stock prices have risen in the first half of 2019, due to foreign investors' selling sprees. The tech giant topped the list of shares foreign buyers have been purchasing this year. They bought...

Kim Bo-eun | 2019-06-19 13:15

Park nominated KIC CIO

Korea Investment Corporation (KIC) has nominated Teachers' Pension Chief Investment Officer (CIO) Park Dae-yang as its new CIO, the organization said Monday. Park will succeed the former KIC CIO Kang Shin-woo whose three-year term ended June 12, following qualification and reference reviews.

Lee Kyung-min | 2019-06-17 18:05

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