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Hana Bank to sell first guaranteed performance-linked insurance in Korean banking sector

Hana Bank will begin selling a guaranteed performance-linked insurance product for individual retirement pension (IRP) customers in partnership with Mirae Asset Life Insurance. The bank said it signed a business agreement on Aug. 28 and will offer the product at branches nationwide from Sept. 1. It said this is the first time a Korean bank has sold such insurance. The product combines investment performance with guaranteed pension payments over 20 years.

Finance

Woori Bank launches budget mobile plans linked to financial transactions

Woori Bank has launched budget mobile phone plans that offer discounts on monthly bills for up to 12 months, depending on customers’ financial transaction performance such as payroll transfers or receipt of four major pensions. Through its WooriWON Mobile service, the bank introduced two WooriWON Celeb plans, 15GB+ and 71GB+. The plans include additional launch promotions, points and monthly coupons and data vouchers during the subscription period.

Industry

Samsung Electronics adds electricity bill cashback link to SmartThings

Samsung Electronics said on Tuesday it will run a two-month pilot programme, Smart Appliance Cashback, to encourage appliance use during periods of strong renewable power generation. Participants can receive 100 won per kWh, up to 300 won per hour, for using eligible appliances from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekends and public holidays. Cashback is provided via electricity bill deductions or refunds and can be linked through the SmartThings app.