Tag: woori

Equities

A muddle over a planned block sale of IBK shares highlights the Korean government's clumsy performance in the banking sector.

By Rupert Walker | 23 June 2011

Debt

Asia's G3 bond markets return to action

Woori Bank is lining up a subordinated-debt issue, while Industrial Bank of Korea, GS Engineering & Construction, Lotte Shopping, KDB and Hong Leong Bank are waiting in the wings.

By Denise Wee | 2 March 2011

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

Debt

OCBC to boost tier-2 capital through bond swap

The Singapore bank is offering to exchange all S$1 billion worth of outstanding subordinated bonds due 2011 for slightly senior 10-year non-call-five notes.

By Anette Jönsson | 6 March 2009

Equities

Korea's SK C&C kicks off $1 billion IPO

International investors are expected to receive only a minor portion of the offering which is part of the restructuring of the SK group.

By Anette Jönsson | 18 June 2008

M&A

Aviva, Woori pay $146 million for Korea’s LIG Life

UK insurer Aviva is on a growth path in Asia, with CEO Andrew Moss targeting at least 20% annual growth from the region.

By Liz Mak | 1 February 2008

M&A

Private equity firms flex financial services muscle

SAC and GE acquire control of Cosmos Bank in Taiwan for $900 million, while in Korea, Woori buys MBK's majority holding in Hanmi Capital for $289 million.

By Sameera Anand | 3 September 2007

Debt

Woori prices Asia's largest ever tier-1 bond

The Korean bank also prices inside the curve of its rival Shinhan Bank.

By Rosie Slater | 26 April 2007

Debt

Woori prices Korea's largest ever bank capital offering

Preparing itself for the Basel 2 accords implementation, Woori prices a benchmark lower-tier 2 deal well inside of indicative guidance.

By Timothy Cuffe | 28 April 2006

Debt

Woori takes up the KDB, Kexim challenge

Korean lender looks to tap into sentiment created by Kexim and KDB''s successes.

By Timothy Cuffe | 22 November 2005

Debt

Woori bond benefits from upgrade

Korean corporate bank prices inside of revised guidance following S&P upgrade.

By Timothy Cuffe | 29 September 2005

People Moves

Lehman poaches Woori CFO

Euoo Sung Min appointed country head and CEO of bank''s Korea operations.

By Andrew Peck | 30 May 2005

Debt

Woori prices tight

Aggressive bond issue from Korean commercial bank.

By Jackie Horne | 1 December 2004

Debt

Woori closes downsized deal

Korean bank struggles in difficult market conditions.

By Jackie Horne | 6 February 2004

Equities

Woori mandates ADR, finally

Seven months later than expected, KDIC selects leads for Woori sale.

By Steven Irvine | 25 November 2003

Debt

KDB, Shinhan and Woori price

A big day for Korean borrowers.

By Jackie Horne | 3 September 2003

Debt

Woori, Shinhan and Hyundai Motor presage new Korean deluge

Korea''s second and third largest banks launch roadshows for their latest debt financings.

By Jackie Horne | 28 August 2003

Equities

Woori Finance mandates ADR

The Korean bank mandates advisors for its level II ADR.

By Steven Irvine | 22 June 2003

Debt

Woori and Kosepco price

Another busy day for Korean borrowers, with a subordinated debt offering from Woori and a debut bond by Korea South-East Power (Kosepco).

By Jackie Horne | 19 June 2003

Debt

Woori roadshows sub debt

Presentations begin in Singapore today (Monday) for a lower tier 2 offering.

By Jackie Horne | 15 June 2003

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