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Small business credit scores to factor in sales, trading areas; 16 banks to apply 2.2 trillion won

A new credit scoring system for small business loan screening will start operating from late August, evaluating future growth potential using data such as sales, local trading areas, employment and online activity in addition to the owner’s past financial history. The scope will expand from 7 banks and 1.8 trillion won to 16 banks and 2.2 trillion won. Authorities also plan to use the model for a dedicated loan product and future guarantee reviews.

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JB Financial posts record Q2 net profit of 219.6 billion won, driven by capital unit

JB Financial Group posted a controlling shareholders\' net profit of 219.6 billion won in the second quarter, its highest ever for a second quarter, led by JB Woori Capital. The group said first-half net profit totalled 385.7 billion won. ROE stood at 13.0 percent and ROA at 1.07 percent. The board approved a quarterly cash dividend of 314 won per share and a 100 billion won share buyback and cancellation.

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Align Partners makes public proposal to review merger between JB Financial and BNK Financial

Align Partners Asset Management made a public proposal to the boards of JB Financial Group and BNK Financial Group to review the strategic and financial feasibility of a merger. It said it asked the boards to form a special committee of independent directors and appoint a global investment bank and a strategy consultancy as advisers. Align Partners requested a reply by Aug. 7 and disclosure of any review results by the third-quarter earnings release.