Major financial holding companies are accelerating governance changes ahead of March annual shareholder meetings after regulators urged reforms such as special resolutions for chair reappointments, stronger outside director independence and expertise, and a single three-year term. A key proposal would shift CEO appointments to shareholder votes and tighten requirements for third terms. Internal control issues at brokerages also re-emerged amid allegations of capital markets law violations and stock manipulation. Fintech platforms are expanding automated loan-rate cut request services.

KB Kookmin Bank on Feb. 26 launched \'KB Youth Club\', a membership service for customers aged 18 to 29 available for free through KB Star Banking. The service offers missions and participatory challenges, with stamps that can be used to enter prize draws. It also includes a Military Club for customers in their 20s serving in the armed forces, offering content and financial and non-financial benefits. The bank will hold launch events through April.