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Banks raise deposit rates to counter stock market money move

Deposit products paying around 3 percent a year are reappearing in South Korea as lenders try to prevent funds from moving into a rising stock market. Major banks have made small increases in time-deposit rates, while NH NongHyup Bank has raised some one-year products to 3.05 percent. Time-deposit balances at the top five banks rose in February but remain below last November. Internet-only banks and savings banks have lifted rates more aggressively, while commercial banks remain cautious as market rates fall.