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KakaoBank launches foreign currency account event, $100 draw for collecting three currencies

KakaoBank is running an event for its foreign currency account customers in which it gives out random foreign currency. The promotion runs until Sept. 20. Customers can join by tapping a button on the event page in the KakaoBank app, and the currency is deposited immediately into their foreign currency account. If a friend participates for the first time via a shared link, the customer gets one extra draw. KakaoBank will award $100 to 100 customers who collect at least three currencies.

Finance

Hana Securities launches foreign integrated account trading with Futu Securities

Hana Securities has started foreign integrated account trading with Hong Kong financial platform Futu Securities, aiming to broaden Asian investors\' access to South Korea\'s stock market. The scheme lets non-resident foreigners trade and settle Korean shares through their local broker without opening a separate account at a Korean securities firm. Hana Securities said it plans to expand the service to other brokers, including Citic Securities in Hong Kong and Wedbush Securities in the United States.

Crypto

Bitget registers as financial service provider to expand New Zealand business

Cryptocurrency exchange Bitget has registered as a financial service provider with New Zealand’s Financial Service Providers Register (FSPR). The registration allows Bitget to expand services in New Zealand, including foreign exchange conversion, domestic and international remittances, custody of client assets, and portfolio and fund management. Bitget has been widening licences and registrations in various countries. It has also announced plans for a European headquarters in Vienna and appointed Oliver Stauber as Bitget EU chief executive.