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Securities firms race to expand size amid IMA, investment bank push, raise 8.7 trillion won

South Korean securities firms are accelerating capital expansion as they compete to enter integrated management accounts (IMA) and become comprehensive financial investment businesses. Thirteen brokerages have raised or are seeking 8.705 trillion won this year through rights issues and hybrid capital securities, about twice last year’s total. KB Securities led with 1.7 trillion won. The capital race is tied to rules that expand permitted businesses based on equity levels, including IMA eligibility at 8 trillion won.

Finance

Financial groups\' M&A race heats up again as insurers are bought in succession

Mergers and acquisitions of insurers by South Korea’s financial groups are picking up again, with Korea Investment Financial Holdings securing preferred bidder status for KDB Life and OK Financial Group proceeding with steps to buy Yebyeol General Insurance. Kyobo Life is pursuing AXA General Insurance, while Shinhan Financial Group is again being mentioned as a possible buyer for Lotte Insurance, which is preparing for sale. Groups are seeking either new entry into insurance or reinforcement of weaker segments.

Crypto

SBI buys controlling stake in Singapore crypto platform Coinhako with MAS approval

SBI Holdings has acquired a controlling stake in Holdbuild, the parent of Singapore cryptocurrency platform Coinhako, after receiving approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS). Cointelegraph reported SBI bought shares from existing shareholders through a capital injection, bringing Coinhako into its group as a consolidated subsidiary. Coinhako holds an MAS major payment institution licence through its unit Hakko Technology Pte. Ltd. The deal value was not disclosed.