Korea
South Korea looks for more bilateral currency swap deals
Koreans reducing dependence on US dollar.
South Korea looks for more bilateral currency swap deals
Koreans reducing dependence on US dollar.
Citi launches automated cross-border sweeping in Korea
Hyundai Glovis among the first beneficiaries.
Korean banks making the most of Basel III window
Cheaper regulatory capital has been raised.
Why analysts have high expectations for Korea's policy financial institutions
Will capital be provided?
Eleven investors bid for Woori Finance’s regional banks
Part of attempt to privatize Korea’s largest bank.
Meritz Financial makes bid to buy Woori Financial
Wants to create synergies in consumer financial market.
Hong Kong no longer safe haven for South Korean tax evaders
Both nations sign pact on tax evaders
Why Korean banks will remain under pressure
New measures to hold up margins, fees.
South Korean banks investing heavily in Russia's Far East
Investment could reach US$2 billion.
ING divesting South Korean insurance business
Sale to complete by Q4.
Why KB Financial is a better bidder than NongHyup Financial for Woori Investment & Securities
KBFG has a stronger financial profile than NHFG.
Mobile banking use rising in South Korea
Increased 10.2% in Q2 from Q1.
KDB will merge with KoFC
Government giving-up on privatizing KDB.
Standard Chartered's franchise value in domestic Korean market 'permanently impaired'
The write-down on Korea operation is credit negative.
Struggling StanChart plans to dump two South Korean units
This after taking a US$1 billion writedown.
South Korea maintains policy rate at 2.5%
Has major concerns about major downside economic risks.
3 reasons why Korean banks' capitalization levels will be well supported in the next 18 months
The slower 2.5% growth in assets is one.
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