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KakaoBank to enter capital market via Marston Capital acquisition
KakaoBank plans to enter the capital business by acquiring Marston Capital. KakaoBank disclosed on June 25 that it is pursuing the purchase of 100 percent of Marston Capital. The acquisition is part of KakaoBank’s plan to enhance corporate value, expanding services into non-bank lending to build a sustainable growth base. Marston Capital, founded in 2022, operates leasing finance and corporate finance. KakaoBank aims to complete procedures by year-end.