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P2P lenders gain momentum as rules ease; financial CEO appointments gather pace

Korea\'s online investment-linked finance industry is accelerating mid-rate lending to mid-to-low credit borrowers and sole proprietors after regulatory improvements. The Financial Services Commission plans to raise self-funding investment limits and financial-company linked investment caps, and expand limits for general investors. Major financial institutions are also stepping up CEO selection processes, while regulators tighten oversight of bank asset quality, governance and internal controls. Payment and digital-asset businesses widen partnerships and services.

Crypto

Hana Bank joins hands with Upbit Global to co-research Travel Rule technology

Hana Bank will work with Upbit Global on technical cooperation to build a Travel Rule-based infrastructure for digital asset transfers. The bank said it signed an MOU at its headquarters in central Seoul to support safe transfers and establish a basis for regulatory compliance. The two sides plan to jointly respond to changes in laws and regulations, and to research and test transfer technology and infrastructure.

Finance

Simple payments expand acceptance as night stock trading ramps up

South Korea\'s simple payment companies are expanding where their services can be used by linking existing networks and supplying payment infrastructure to new sectors. Banks and internet-only lenders are also widening mobile lending and alternative credit offerings. Regulators and the government are moving on youth savings, transport fare support and payment security checks. After-hours trading has extended KOSPI and KOSDAQ hours to 8 p.m., while debate continues over digital asset taxation and related infrastructure.