Woori Financial Group set out key trends for financial markets in 2026, focusing on changing interest-rate conditions, scope for stock gains, the AI investment cycle and super-ageing. It said investment strategies need restructuring by asset class to fit a “new normal”. Group affiliates presented outlooks and strategies, including long-term investing in global ETFs and dividend stocks, a shift in bond strategy toward stable interest income, and expectations the KOSPI could reach 7,000 points.

Shinhan Bank said on Tuesday it ranked first across South Korea’s financial sector in retirement pension assets, recording 54.7 trillion won based on disclosures on the Financial Supervisory Service’s integrated pension portal. It attributed the result to balanced growth across defined benefit, defined contribution and individual retirement pension products, supported by long-term returns. The bank said it is expanding performance-linked offerings, including ETFs and TDFs, and is running an event for DC and IRP customers.