With fiduciary duty reforms and audit oversight changes now law, Korean corporates face growing shareholder pressure on capital allocation, dividend policy and financial transparency – placing treasury functions in the spotlight.
Domestic currency weakness may have provided a boost to Japanese and Korean exporters, but for the majority of corporates the lower value of the yen and won has been a negative development.
With high credit card penetration rate and a government-led open banking system, South Korea's payment ecosystem offers countless opportunities. CT shines a light for corporates hoping to navigate the market.
Jul 3, 2024
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SK Geo Centric secured a KRW 475 billion (approx. $375 million) sustainability-linked loan, the first in South Korea to be in line with global standards, ushering a new era of sustainable financing for companies in the country wanting to fulfil their net zero ambitions.
The tax and advisory firm announced record global revenues of $50 billion for the past year. It views Asia as “a growth engine for the world”, amid pessimistic economic forecasts in other regions.
Three Asian jurisdictions – Macau, Mongolia and South Korea – are tax havens by Europe; but when does a tax incentive become tax avoidance? And what are the risks to your business?
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) reportedly drafts rules for 'Tobin tax' on FX transactions; South Korea’s FSC announces plans for corporate restructuring; The PBOC considers allowing banks to swap debt for equity; Taiwan will not ban sales of RMB derivates; and much more…