Tag: South Korea

How the Middle East crisis is reshaping inflation outlook

Global inflation dynamics are undergoing a significant shift, with fresh CPI data, central bank decisions, and energy market turbulence collectively redrawing the economic outlook...

Emerging markets: Why 2026 could be a breakout year

Emerging markets are heading into 2026 from a position of strength, underpinned by solid economic growth, strong capital inflows, and a shifting global monetary...

South Korea drafts AI data protection framework

South Korea has introduced its first comprehensive framework for managing personal data in artificial intelligence development, as global regulators grapple with balancing innovation and...

Hana Financial Group unveils centralised ESG reporting system for global compliance

Hana Financial Group, a leading South Korean financial services conglomerate, has launched a centralised ESG data management system designed to enhance sustainability reporting and compliance across its subsidiaries.

B2B SaaS cyber security innovator CHEQUER accelerates with $24.82m investment

CHEQUER, a frontrunner in the B2B SaaS cyber security platform sector, has recently announced the closure of a significant investment round.

IDEX Biometrics and KONA I join forces to roll out global...

IDEX Biometrics has announced a strategic partnership with KONA I, a leading smart card and technology platform firm based in South Korea.

South Korean FinTech Finda secures $37m in Series C

South Korean FinTech Finda, which operates as a prominent loan comparison platform in the nation, has successfully closed a $37m Series C funding round.

Navigating the labyrinth of FATCA and CRS compliance in the APAC...

In a recent post by TAINA Technology, the company dug deeper into remaining compliant with FATCA and CRS compliance in APAC.

PPRO enters South Korea through integration with FinTech giant Toss

Digital payment infrastructure provider PPRO has extended its services to South Korea by integrating with local cards and e-wallet Toss Pay.

South Korean investing app Tessa collects $9m

South Korea-based Tessa, which allows users to buy, trade and collect art, has reportedly received $9m in funding from Kyobo Securities.

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