Abenomics Vs Yoonomics: Tipping Points of Corporate Governance Reforms in Japan and Korea
Similar to how Abe left a legacy of significant improvements to corporate governance reforms in Japan, Yoon is also likely to seek a major...
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Align Partners Proposes A Merger Between JB Financial and BNK Financial
On 14 July, Align Partners sent open letters to the BODs of Jb Financial Group and Bnk Financial Group proposing a merger of the two companies.
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South Korean Banks: Continuing Systemic Improvement Though It Pays to Be Selective
South Korea's Banking Sector has made more progress fundamentally over the last five years versus say a market such as Taiwan, even China, or...
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Bank M&A in Asia – a Decade in Review
Several countries are pushing for more M&A in Asian banking as a way to ameliorate risks (India) or to possibly compete more regionally...
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South Korean Banks: You Back the Big Prices, Not the Favourites
South Korean banks are called many things. Dull, boring, mediocre...the terms of endearment are endless. Perhaps even solid on a good day. "Value...
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