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Our research and analysis on South Korea
The following in-depth pieces represent our archive of research and analysis on South Korea.
Heightened regulations and changing consumer mind-set challenge retail banking growth
Retail banks in the Middle East and Asia Pacific will need to quickly shift from being account-focused to becoming more customer-centric so as to stay ahead of the curve.
Harsh Basel III capital requirements stifling South Korean banks’ growth
South Korean banks seek to further optimise their portfolios in the face of rising NPL ratios and tough Basel III capital requirements.
Risky road ahead for South Korean banks
Weakening ROAs, risky NPLs, and funding exposures may prove to be stumbling blocks in the banks’ quest to seek compliance with Basel III.
Kookmin Bank targets work process innovation through smart branch concept
With the introduction of its smart branch, Kookmin Bank enables staff to spend 70% of their time on sales and advisory services.
Hana Bank leads digital revolution in Korea
N-wallet, a digital mobile wallet solution based on NFC technology that acts as a virtual payment system for its technologically-savvy customer base gave Hana a vital boost.
Poor timing led to failure of Woori sale
The South Korean government fails in its most recent bid to sell off its majority stake in Woori Finance amidst challenging political and economic climates.
Asian intermediation trend report (2006-2011)
The global macroeconomic volatility has caused increasing financial disintermediation of capital markets in favour of banks, as a result of investors’ increased risk-aversion.
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