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What challenges loom for Woori Bank's privatisation?
Here are 3 reasons why Woori's not attractive to potential buyers.
What challenges loom for Woori Bank's privatisation?
Here are 3 reasons why Woori's not attractive to potential buyers.
Bank funding slows in South Korea
Low interest margins putting a brake on growth.
South Korean banks bolstering cyber security
Government orders new steps to combat cyber attacks.
KDB raises Euro 200 million
Taps existing Euro 500 million issuance.
Suh Young Kyung appointed Deputy Governor of the Bank of Korea
Is the first female to hold this position.
Korean banks' mortgage loans surged ahead of property acquisition tax benefits
It rose 3.2% versus last year.
Korea's bank loans up 0.7% to KRW1,082t in June
Corporate loan growth was 0.5%.
3 reasons why Woori Finance is a hot stock right now
It’ll benefit big time from turning around fundamentals.
HSBC exiting retail banking in South Korea
The planned shutdown will eliminate 230 jobs.
Korean banks' profit predicted to hit KRW1.7trn in 2Q13F
It's 19% below Bloomberg consensus.
How Hana will be affected by KRW128b provisioning for STX Pan Ocean
Are credit costs out of control?
Korean banks likely to control loan growth to meet higher buffers
Blame it on the Basel III requirements.
Why Woori Bank's privatisation may be difficult
Domestic buyers may lack the financial ability.
Korean banks now better positioned to manage liquidity stresses: S&P
Improved funding structures will likely mitigate the risk.
Get a glimpse of Woori's intriguing privatisation plan
2 banks will be spun off.
Korean banks' credit growth in the low single digits can be sustained: Moody's
That's if GDP increases 3-4% in 2014.
Why Korean banks will still suffer from asset quality pressure
Ugly months are looming.
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