South Korea

Industrial Bank of Korea is named the best bank for small and medium-sized enterprises in Korea this year thanks to its provision of specialized services to the sector, from flexible financing to personalised advisory.

The first domestic bank in Korea to produce a sustainability report, Shinhan Bank is named best bank for environmental, social and governance in the country after pursuing a robust sustainable agenda through financing activities and a series of sustainable partnerships.

Shinhan Bank is Korea’s best bank for corporate social responsibility. It has an extensive range of initiatives targeting individuals of all ages and abilities, and it supports business startups across the country.

The Korean government and the central bank will have their work cut out for them in 2023. They must overcome a loss of trust and criticisms over raising rates too quickly if they want to keep the economy humming and avoid a new crisis.

South Korea must do more to address diversity in the workplace. A few of the country’s banks are leading by example.

The 33rd annual Asiamoney Brokers Poll is a Vox Populi poll that identifies the leading brokerages for equities research, sales and trading in Asia. Voters are institutional investors who represent fund management firms, wealth managers, hedge funds, pension funds, and insurance companies that trade in Asia.

Shinhan Bank arguably pioneered the finance culture that built the modern banking industry in South Korea. The firm has its roots in Hanseong Bank, which dates back to 1897. But even now, Shinhan is setting the pace for the country’s financial sector.

Shinhan Bank arguably pioneered the finance culture that built the modern banking industry in South Korea. The firm has its roots in Hanseong Bank, which dates back to 1897. But even now, Shinhan is setting the pace for the country’s financial sector.