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Small business credit scores to factor in sales, trading areas; 16 banks to apply 2.2 trillion won

A new credit scoring system for small business loan screening will start operating from late August, evaluating future growth potential using data such as sales, local trading areas, employment and online activity in addition to the owner’s past financial history. The scope will expand from 7 banks and 1.8 trillion won to 16 banks and 2.2 trillion won. Authorities also plan to use the model for a dedicated loan product and future guarantee reviews.

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Four major financial groups\' net profit tops 11 trillion won, competition shifts from banks to capital markets

South Korea’s four major financial holding groups posted combined first-half net profit of 11.34 trillion won, up 9.8 percent from a year earlier, helped by steady interest income and rising fee income from capital-market businesses such as securities, wealth management and investment banking. As non-bank earnings contributions expanded, the competitive focus among groups increasingly shifted to capital markets. In banking, Shinhan Bank led in net profit, while Woori Bank was the only one to decline.

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KB Financial keeps top spot in first half on non-bank gains despite bank lag

KB Financial Group posted 3.88 trillion won in first-half net profit, beating Shinhan Financial Group by 441.9 billion won, helped by a surge in non-bank earnings, especially at KB Securities. Shinhan Bank, however, out-earned KB Kookmin Bank by 233.1 billion won. KB also led in ROE and CET1 ratio. The groups set out different shareholder return plans, while KB signalled further capital allocation to its securities arm.