Korea

Woori Finance's net up 33% in Q1

Woori Finance's first-quarter net jumped 33 percent to 668.6 billion won or US$590.8 million from 502.6 billion won last year.

Woori Finance's net up 33% in Q1

Woori Finance's first-quarter net jumped 33 percent to 668.6 billion won or US$590.8 million from 502.6 billion won last year.

Korea to attempt Woori sale for the 3rd time

The South Korean government is attempting for the third time to unload its holding Woori Finance Holdings.

HSBC sells Korean retail operations

HSBC’s international restructuring has hammered its operations in South Korea.

S.Korean banks reluctant to lend households

South Korean banks are reluctant to lend households in the second quarter due to their weaker capability to repay debts.

Bad debt ratio of Korean banks up in Feb

The bad debt ratio for loans extended by Korean banks rose in February.

BCBS accepts S. Korea's monetary stabilization deposit proposal

The BCBS accepted South Korea's proposal to ease monetary stabilization account deposit rules that can reduce the burden on lenders.

South Korea to probe bank loans

South Korea's central bank will evaluate loans extended by major banks to households and firms in a bid to ensure financial stability.

Woori Bank raided over lending irregularities

Police raided the headquarters of Woori Bank on suspicionof irregularities and bribe taking in exchange for giving massive loans for a resort project.

Lone Star to challenge $348M tax on KEB sale

Lone Star is reviewing measures to challenge a US$348 million withholding tax on its sale of Korea Exchange Bank to Hana Financial.

Only 5 players dominate South Korean banking: data

Only five groups are dominating South Korea's banking industry, industry data showed.

Hana Financial taps Hana Bank CEO as its new chairman

Hana Financial Group has selected the head of its flagship lender to become the new chairman.

Outlook rosy for South Korea's financial groups: analysts

Analysts forecast that South Korean financial services groups will post robust earnings this year.

IBK's earnings dip 73 % to $33M in Q4

Increase in loan-loss provisions caused IBK's fourth-quarter earnings to go down by 73 percent from one year ago.

Korea Eximbank forms consultative body with 5 Chinese banks

Korea Eximbank will form a consultative group with five Chinese banks to help Korean firms win large overseas projects.

Company logos may now appear on Maybank Singapore credit card

Maybank Singapore became the first bank to include an option for companies to feature their company logo and name on a business credit card.

South Korea household loans down in January to $405M

Household loans in South Korea went down to US$405 million in January from US$2.49 billion December due to sluggish housing market.

Korea Eximbank to provide record $63B trade financing in 2011

Korean exporters will get a record 70 trillion won or US$63 billion support via loans and assurances form Korea Eximbank this year.