KB Securities said on Feb. 4 it held a first-half 2026 investment seminar on Feb. 3 as the first program of its 2026 KB Premier Summit for high net worth clients, combining in-person and non-face-to-face participation. The seminar had two sessions. Kim Dong-won analyzed macroeconomic trends and key themes in South Korea's stock market. Kim Se-hwan presented U.S. stock top picks and portfolio diversification strategies. Lee Jae-ok said the event aimed to help clients set clear investment milestones amid rapid change in wealth management in the AI era.

NH Nonghyup Bank said on Tuesday it will pursue about 2 trillion won in financial support in cooperation with 17 regional credit guarantee foundations nationwide to help stabilise management for small merchants and self-employed people struggling to raise funds. After signing agreements earlier this year with the foundations in Busan, North Chungcheong, Daejeon and Ulsan, it plans to complete additional agreements with 12 more foundations in February.