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AI & Enterprise
Hecto Innovation introduces stablecoin-based infrastructure for foreign patient hospital bills and trade payments
Hecto Innovation will take part in AI Festa 26, held in Seoul from Oct. 6 to 8 under the theme “AI, Becoming Reality. AI for Everyone.” It will run a booth focused on “24/7 stablecoin infrastructure” spanning foreign patient hospital bill payments and corporate trade remittances. The company plans to introduce models for using digital assets while complying with regulations such as AML and KYC, based on acceptance of its Hecto Wallet One VASP filing.
Finance
Shinhan Investment Corp initiates Hecto Financial with buy and 53,000 won target
Shinhan Investment Corp on Wednesday initiated coverage of Hecto Financial with a buy rating and a target price of 53,000 won, citing the need to focus on advances in its settlement infrastructure and expansion of new payment rails. Analysts said the company is moving beyond a payment gateway business into a global money-flow infrastructure firm. They pointed to a shift toward fee-based revenue, cross-border settlement growth and stablecoin payment rails.
Finance
Four major financial groups\' Q1 results split as AI, digital finance spread
South Korea\'s financial sector has entered the first-quarter earnings season, with non-interest income and non-bank units driving diverging results among major financial holding companies. KB Financial Group, Shinhan Financial Group and Hana Financial Group posted record results, while Woori Financial Group recorded a decline. Strong stock markets lifted securities firms\' earnings, and new savings and investment products were launched. The industry is also accelerating a shift toward AI and digital finance, alongside calls for stronger controls and risk management.
