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Lawmakers criticise banks over interest rates, hacking, IT errors and governance questions at audit

Issues ranging from banks’ loan-rate calculations to hacking incidents, IT system management and financial holding companies’ governance were raised at a National Assembly audit. Lawmakers questioned whether banks cut preferential rates after tighter rules on loan add-on rates. They also probed differences in cybersecurity systems among banks and called for stronger standards. Delayed detection of internal system errors, including cases at Toss Bank, was cited. Governance and outside director appointment procedures at BNK Financial Group, Woori Financial Group and KB Financial Group affiliates were also questioned.

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Meritz Securities to recruit 2026 college graduates

Meritz Securities will conduct open recruitment for new college graduates for 2026. The firm said on Oct. 19 it will hire entry-level employees across five divisions: S&T, investment banking, retail, IT and management support. Applications will be accepted through Oct. 30 via the company’s recruitment website. Candidates will go through an online competency test and interviews with working-level staff and executives. Eligible applicants include graduates and those set to graduate in February 2027.

Telecommunications & Media

Oppo shifts to premium strategy in Europe to challenge Apple and Samsung

Chinese smartphone maker Oppo is taking aim at Europe’s premium smartphone market dominated by Apple and Samsung Electronics, seeking to expand its share with a higher-end strategy focused on camera and AI technology rather than budget models. Oppo’s Europe CEO Elvis Zhou said consumers may want a third choice. Global shipments fell to the lowest third-quarter level in 14 years, Counterpoint Research said, while Oppo’s Europe share remains 1 to 4 percent.