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May 12, 2020
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May 12, 2020
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May 11, 2020
- Financial Data Exchange Platform Launched
- FSC Vice Chairman Sohn Byungdoo attended a launch event of the financial data exchange platform on May 11. During his congratulatory remarks, Vice Chairman Sohn stressed the importance of turning the current crisis situation into an opportunity and to continue to work on the government’s post-COVID-19 innovation in digital finance. The financial data exchange platform will be test launched to provide a secure one-stop distribution service.KEY FUNCTIONS► HIGH-SECURITY DATA EXCHANGE: a) Provide a highly secure data delivery method which allows the user to analyze and utilize data within the platform, b) Provide the FSI with the tools to safely transfer data during the exchange process, c) Prevent data leakage by having a thorough internal security control system► SAFE PROVISION OF PSEUDONYMIZED ANONYMIZED DATA: Confirm the appropriateness of the pseudonymized and anonymized data, as well as the information protection measures of the data seeker prior to the data transfer► DATA DISTRIBUTION CONVERGENCE: Designate the FSI, Korea Credit Information Services and Korea Financial Telecommunications Clearings Institutes as the financial data specializing institutions authorized to carry out data convergence and other relevant tasksFURTHER PLANS► DATA DISTRIBUTION GUIDELINES: Establish financial data distribution guidelines detailing the types and utilization of data products, distribution process, data standards and pricing details, things to consider prior to signing contracts, post-distribution management, etc.► DATA EXCHANGE VOUCHERS: Provide data vouchers to promote data exchange transactions at the onsetEXPECTATIONThe government expects that the financial data exchange platform will help establish a safe and secure marketplace for the distribution of financial big data. It will also foster new data-driven business opportunities for fintech start-ups and promote data convergence and utilization with non-financial data, which will lead to the development of ne
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May 11, 2020
- 2020 Online Korea Fintech Week to Start May 28
- The FSC will hold the 2020 Online Korea Fintech Week from May 28. With the theme of “Fintech for Open Innovation,” this year’s virtual expo will feature special information sessions, virtual exhibitions and an online job fair.The following is a schedule of the virtual expo.(OPENING SESSION) Welcoming remarks, congratulatory remarks by key dignitaries(SPECIAL SESSIONS) Key information sessions and seminars about open innovation, industry trends in domestic and foreign marketsa) FSC: Digital finance innovation in Koreab) FSS: Showcasing regtech and suptech firmsc) KPMG: Korean fintech industry in 2020 policy trendsd) World Bank: Digital finance for crisis response and economic development – Role of the WBe) VISA-Fintech Center Korea: Sharing a successful collaboration lesson between a global financial company and a fintechf) KFTC: Open banking – achievements and futureg) FSI: Financial data security in the era of 4th industrial revolutionh) KOSCOM: Financial cloud computing and compliance in financial services(ONLINE JOB FAIR) Co-hosted by the Fintech Center Korea and Korea Internet Security Agency and participated by 34 hiring institutions looking for 40 new hires(VIRTUAL EXHIBITIONS) The six virtual exhibition halls will be organized into a fintech ecosystem hall, a financial enterprise hall, a fintech start-up hall, a fintech scale-up hall, a big tech hall and a global enterprise hall, participated by about 150 firms(CYBER VOICE PHISHING PREVENTION HALL) Introduce voice phishing prevention app and the relevant technology and provide education on how to detect voice phishingFor further information, please contact the Fintech Center Korea via email at fintechweek@fintechcenter.or.kr or by phone at +82-70-4150-4490 and +82-70-8873-9006.* Please refer to the attached PDF for details.
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May 06, 2020
- FSC's Revision Proposal Designates 7 Key Industries for Key Industry Bailout Fund
- The FSC announced revisions to the enforcement decree of the Korea Development Bank Act on May 6, which designate seven specific industries to be eligible for the key industry bailout fund and establish necessary provisions for the fund’s operation. KEY REVISIONS(DESIGNATION OF KEY INDUSTRIES) The Korea Development Bank Act broadly defines key industries as those considered crucial to the real economy, stability of the job market and national security, such as defense industry, industries barred from foreign investment, etc., and prescribes that the designation of specific industries be carried out by enforcement decree. Through this amendement, the airline, maritime shipping, machinery, automobile, shipbuilding, electric power and communications industries will be designated as key industries. The FSC may include additional sectors upon request from the relevant ministers if funding support is deemed necessary.(ISSUANCE OF BONDS) The revisions to the enforcement decree established the necessary rules including the issuance of bonds, subscription, etc.(VOTING RIGHT) The KDB may exercise its voting right only in the following two exceptional circumstances to preserve the fund’s assets—a) decisions involving significant stakes to the value of equities and b) when a company receiving the support undergoes structural adjustment.(FUND MANAGEMENT COUNCIL) The 7-member council will consist of members recommended by the relevant standing committees of the National Assembly, government ministries and the KDB.SCHEDULEThe revisions to the enforcement decree of the Korea Development Bank Act will be finalized at a cabinet meeting after an examination by the Ministry of Government Legislation.* Please refer to the attached PDF for details.
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May 06, 2020
- FSC Chairman Stresses Importance of Concerted Effort from Banks and Financial Authorities
- FSC Chairman Eun Sung-soo presided over a financial risk assessment meeting on May 6 to check the implementation of the COVID-19 emergency financial support and discuss measures to support SMEs, middle market enterprises, small-scale businesses as well as the key industries.The following is a summary of Chairman Eun’s remarks:(SMES MIDDLE MARKET ENTERPRISES) It is essential to have a concerted effort by the banking sector and the financial authorities for an effective delivery of the financial support to the SMEs and middle market enterprises. In this regard, the financial authorities will work on promoting movable asset-based lending and sale-and-leaseback by companies while working on measures to help relieve financing difficulties for subcontractors in key industries.(SMALL-SCALE BUSINESSES) As the second phase financing support for small-scale businesses will be provided through the banking sector, it is necessary not to leave behind individuals with low credit scores. To ensure that the second phase support is being provided as scheduled, all necessary preparations should take place promptly.(KEY INDUSTRIES) The government will work to promptly implement the stabilization fund for key industries. The banking sector should be encouraged to cooperate with the Korea Development Bank to support the country’s key industries. With regard to the conditionality which obliges businesses to maintain employment, there should be appropriate balance between protecting jobs and not acting as a constraint for companies in applying for the support.FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROVIDEDBetween February 7 and May 1, a total of KRW77.4 trillion (890,000 individual cases) in loans and guarantees as well as loan and guarantee extensions were provided to the SMEs and small-scale businesses that have been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic.► FINANCING BY TYPE: KRW40.3 trillion (707,000 cases) in new loans and guarantees, KRW34.9 trillion (169,000 cases) in maturity extensions and deferred paymen
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May 06, 2020
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May 04, 2020
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May 01, 2020
- FSC To Work on Improvements To Financial Education Programs
- Vice Chairman Sohn Byungdoo presided over the first financial education council meeting on April 29, in which the council decided on the plans for improving financial education.BACKGROUNDA new legislation on financial consumer protection adopted by the government on March 17, 2020 establishes a legal foundation to provide financial education to consumers. Over the years, financial education has become more widely available in Korea as household debt levels increased and personal asset management became more important amid aging society and prolonged low interest rates.Against this backdrop, the FSC carried out surveys and focus group interviews last year to assess current situations, and the results revealed that despite wide availability of financial education, the quality of educational contents, delivery channels and instructors has been lagging. Thus, the council on financial education plans to work on improving the organization and effectiveness of financial education through an enhanced level of cooperation between the public and private sectors.PLANS FOR IMPROVING FINANCIAL EDUCATION► CONTENTS: a) Design a set of financial literacy indicators to help develop and manage educational contents in a more systematic way, b) Draw up plans for contents development every year to maintain the timeliness of the contents, c) Ensure credibility through a contents certification system► CONTENTS DELIVERY CHANNELS: a) Make sufficient class spaces available for financial education throughout the country, b) Set up an online one-stop contents site which offers answers to the finance-related questions in everyday life, c) Make educational contents available through different platforms based on the different needs of consumers► INSTRUCTORS: a) Work on establishing a more systematic management of professional instructors, b) Make training programs more widely available for school teachers► EDUCATIONAL METHODS: Promote diverse educational programs based on the needs of dif
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Apr 29, 2020
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Apr 29, 2020
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Apr 29, 2020
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Apr 29, 2020
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Apr 29, 2020
- Revised Law Paves Way To Create Bailout Fund for Key Industries
- The revisions to the Korea Development Bank Act passed the National Assembly on April 29, establishing a legal foundation to launch a bailout fund to help key industries struggling from the COVID-19 pandemic.KEY PROVISIONS► SUPPORT TARGETS: Businesses within industries that are considered crucial to the real economy, stability of the job market and national security, such as defense industry, industries barred from foreign investment, industries crucial for emergency resources, key technology industries, essential public service providers, etc. ► FINANING FOR FUND: KRW40 trillion state-guaranteed bond issuance► CONDITIONS: Aid recipients shall be subject to following requirements—a) both the management and employees will work toward maintaining employment, b) aid-receiving businesses shall come up with own funding sources within a 20 percent of the amount of aid, and c) businesses shall work to improve management while refraining from diviend payouts, share buybacks and executive compensation.► MANAGEMENT: a) Aid will be provided through loans, payment guarantees and investments according to the specific needs of industries and businesses, b) The fund shall be managed by the Korea Development Bank for five years until December 31, 2025, and a council shall be established at the KDB to ensure professionality, accountability and transparency of the fund management.FURTHER PLANSThe revisions to the Korea Development Bank Act are extected to take effect in May. The government will work on the changes to the relevant rules and regulations and draw up specific standards for aid provision to ensure prompt delivery of support to the businesses in need.* Please refer to the attached PDF for details.
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Apr 28, 2020
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Apr 27, 2020
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Apr 27, 2020
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Apr 27, 2020
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Apr 23, 2020
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Apr 22, 2020
- Government Announces KRW40 Trillion Fund to Support Key Industries
- The government introduced measures to establish a KRW40 trillion fund to support key industries and help businesses retain jobs on April 22. In addition, the government will help provide more liquidity to the businesses in need through a KRW35 trillion increase in the emergency financial support package.KEY PROVISIONSI. ESTABLISHING A KRW40 TRILLION+ STABILIZATION FUND FOR KEY INDUSTRIES► SIZE: A KRW40 trillion+ new stabilization fund will be established to support key industries, which will be operated by the Korea Development Bank. The fund will be raised by issuing state guaranteed fund bonds. In addition, private funds and special purpose vehicles will also contribute to the stabilization fund.► TARGET: The fund will support key industries that have significant impact on employment and the real economy, including airline, shipping, shipbuilding, auto, general machinery, electric power and communication industries.► CONDITION: (a) The autonomy in business management will be guaranteed in principle based on the condition of self-rescue efforts. (b) Businesses will be required to work on maintaining employment when receiving the support. (c) Businesses will be subject to limitations in executive compensation, dividend payouts, and share buybacks. (d) The support will be provided in a way that allows sharing of benefits from business normalization in the future.► OPERATION: (a) Support will be provided in diverse ways through loans, payment guarantees and investments according to specific industry and business needs. (b) Investment and credit extension to related funds and special purpose vehicles will be permitted to promote inputs from private sector funding channels and their know-hows. (c) A council will be set up to ensure professionality, accountability and transparency of the fund management.II. EXPANDING EMERGENCY FINANCIAL SUPPORT PACKAGE BY KRW35 TRILLION► FINANCING SUPPORT FOR SMALL MERCHANTS (KRW10 TRILLION): The 1st stage financing support mad