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Debt
Shinhan Bank sells benchmark $700 million bond
Following on from Kexim’s successful issue last week, Shinhan Bank comes to market with a tightly priced 5.5-year security.
By Mei Tuicolo | 10 March 2010
Equities
Korea Life raises $1.56 billion from IPO
The deal is priced below the initial range even though the withdrawal of AIA's planned IPO is said to have resulted in increased interest for the Korean life insurer.
By Anette Jönsson | 8 March 2010
Debt
Kexim prices $1 billion senior unsecured notes
The 5.5-year issue is priced at the tight end of guidance after attracting $2.7 billion of demand.
By Mei Tuicolo | 4 March 2010
Equities
Korea Life first out in year of heavy insurance-sector issuance
Korea's second largest life insurer seeks to raise up to $2 billion and grab a first-mover advantage over industry leader Samsung Life, which is expected to follow with its own ...
By Anette Jönsson | 18 February 2010
M&A
Korea's Lotte buys GS department and discount stores
Lotte Shopping pays aggressively to consolidate its position in South Korea, acquiring three department stores and 14 discount stores from GS Retail for $1.12 billion.
By Sameera Anand | 11 February 2010
Debt
Industrial Bank of Korea sells $350 million worth of bonds
Industrial Bank of Korea kicks off Korean G3 issuance in 2010 with senior unsecured 5.5-year notes. Korea Development Bank and Kexim are expected to be next in line.
By Mei Tuicolo | 3 February 2010
People Moves
RBS continues Korea team building
Royal Bank of Scotland recruits former Macquarie corporate financier Sean Cho to lead its Korean investment banking business.
By Rupert Walker | 26 January 2010
Business Moves
Newedge wins full futures licence in Korea
Broker Newedge has become the first foreign firm licensed to sell all futures and options products in Korea.
By Nick Ferguson | 8 January 2010
Business Moves
Korean banks exposed to Kumho Asiana crisis
Kumho Asiana's emergency restructuring exposes Korea's recovering banking sector, but Moody's say ratings remain unchanged.
By Rupert Walker | 4 January 2010
M&A
SK Telecom invests in Hana credit card subsidiary
SK Telecom will buy 49% of Hana Financial Group's credit card subsidiary, Hana Card, for $343 million.
By Sameera Anand | 16 December 2009
Business Moves
KoFC prepares investors for future funding and divestments
Korea Finance Corporation, the successor to Korea Development Bank, takes to the road to explain its strategy, albeit cautiously.
By Rupert Walker | 16 December 2009
Business Moves
Macquarie granted final licence to open Seoul branch
Macquarie continues to reinforce its presence in Korea after receiving final approval to offer corporate banking services.
By Rupert Walker | 15 December 2009
Equities
Woori exits Posco through $410 million placement
Follow-through buying pushes the Korean steel maker 2.9% higher in the wake of the transaction, which came at a 3% discount.
By Anette Jönsson | 11 December 2009
M&A
LG Household buys TheFaceShop from Affinity
Korea's LG Household & Health Care pays $364 million to buy 90% of TheFaceShop from Affinity Equity Partners and the cosmetic chain's chairman.
By Sameera Anand | 25 November 2009
Equities
KDIC sells 7% of Woori after placement is upsized
The state agency, which holds Woori shares on behalf of the government, raises $745 million from the sale.
By Anette Jönsson | 24 November 2009
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