Finance
JB Financial pursues acquisition of two Kyrgyz finance firms in first entry into Central Asia
JB Financial Group is pursuing the acquisition of two financial companies in Kyrgyzstan, marking its first entry into the Central Asian market. It said affiliate JB Woori Capital signed a deal to buy 100 percent stakes in Korky Credit and Korky Leasing from their parent, Epoque Co. The companies plan to complete required approvals and registrations and close the transaction within this year. JB Financial aims to expand used-car financing.