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KakaoBank wins back-to-back results at international academic conferences on financial AI security research

KakaoBank said its research on financial AI security and safety has been recognised at international academic conferences. The bank said four papers from its Financial Technology Research Institute were accepted in the first half of this year at ICLR, ACL and LREC. The studies cover detecting prompt injection attacks against specialised generative AI, verifying numerical calculation errors in financial data processing, and evaluating AI safety risks such as voice phishing and fraud.

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Woori Bank and Korea Institute of Finance launch 'Recognized Store' project for micro self-employed

Woori Bank is launching a 'Recognized Store' project with the Korea Institute of Finance to support micro self-employed business owners by strengthening store competitiveness. The programme will identify business owners with growth potential and provide promotion, consulting and customer-participation events to revitalise stores. It will select 20 eligible owners and offer certification plaques, stickers, marketing support and tailored consulting, including mentorship links with Good Influence Store members.

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BIS warns of overheated $1 trillion AI investment, with bitcoin also in initial shock zone

The Bank for International Settlements warned that an AI investment boom could become a risk to broader financial markets. It said capital spending by five hyperscalers in 2025 to 2026 could exceed $1 trillion and that returns may fall short. BIS said complex funding links could transmit shocks from technology shares to credit markets and liquidity. It added bitcoin could face early selling pressure as a risk asset.