South Korea Financial Firms
Korean banks’ total capital ratio rises to 15.76% in Q2
CET1 ratio rose 0.18ppt to 13.18% over the same period.
Korean banks’ total capital ratio rises to 15.76% in Q2
CET1 ratio rose 0.18ppt to 13.18% over the same period.
South Korean banks’ NIMs to support stable profitability in H2
The four biggest banks’ NIMs climbed to levels higher than pre-COVID.
South Korea financial system face short-term crisis risk as inflation ramps up: poll
One in four experts warned of possible shocks.
Korean online banks’ loans up 8% in Q1
Newly-launched Toss Bank extended the most loans.
Gov't support, high vax rates buoy Korean banks’ asset qualities: Fitch
But increased competition in lending may give rise to risks in the long-term.
South Korea mulls easing restrictions on investing in fintech: report
The country’s top regulator shared plans to enact a new law on the matter.
South Korean banks’ loan delinquency ratio up in August: report
The delinquency ratio has been on the decline since May 2018.
South Korean bank’s household loans rise faster in September: report
There is an increased demand for loans for home purchases and 'jeonse.’
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