Shinhan Financial Group announced that the Korea-Japan Financial Cooperation Seminar ran at the Korea Exchange in Yeouido, Seoul for two days in Aug.4 and Aug.8 .
The event was hosted by Yonsei University’s Graduate School of Environmental Finance and sponsored by Shinhan Financial Group.
This seminar was organized to mark the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Korea and Japan, seeking cooperation strategies in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and digital sectors while strengthening partnerships between financial institutions of both countries.
Participants included Shinhan Financial Group, Korean and foreign colleges, universities and research institutes, Japan’s Financial Services Agency, the Asia Securities Industry & Financial Markets Association and the Asian Development Bank.
They shared best practices from both nations and discussed future development strategies.
The first day’s seminar zoomed in on Transition Finance and the Roles of Emissions Trading Systems.
Participants deeply explored the roles and development direction of finance for a low-carbon transition, including implementation strategies for transition finance within the financial sector and potential linkages with emissions trading systems.
Notably, Shinhan Financial Group shared its low-carbon transition strategy and management system operations, centered on its Group Transition Finance Guidelines - the first such guidelines established by a Korean financial institution in May - and laid out its future plans for a sustainable society.
The seminar held on Sept. 8 themed Establishing a Digital Bond Market, featured discussions on building a digital bond market platform, the current status of digitalizing emissions trading, and future challenges.
Both Yutaka Ito, Commissioner of Japan’s Financial Services Agency, and Jin Ok-dong, Chairman of Shinhan Financial Group, delivered congratulatory addresses.
“This seminar is a meaningful occasion to discuss cross-border funding environments based on digital technology,” Ito said.
“The Japanese Financial Services Agency will also actively support sharing experiences in virtual asset systems and digital bond market development with Korea, fostering sound innovation.”
“Digital bonds based on blockchain technology will boost transparency and efficiency in financial markets while bringing innovative changes across the entire financial industry,” Shinhan Chairman Jin stated.
“Shinhan Financial Group will not only serve as a bridge for cooperation between Korea and Japan but also contribute to building transition finance and the digital bond market.”
Analyst Day on Jeju Island
Shinhan Financial Group announced on Aug. 31 that it hosted the Shinhan Financial Group Analyst Day on Jeju Island over two days starting on Aug. 28 by inviting approximately 30 financial analysts.
Shinhan Financial Group has provided opportunities annually for communications with analysts to share the group’s management priorities and key financial market issues.
Last year’s event in Tokyo, Japan, examined successful models for enhancing corporate value, included visits to the Financial Services Agency and stock exchange in Japan and featured a seminar format with key speakers, drawing a lot of interest.
This year’s event, themed “Digital Paradigm Shift and the Financial Sector’s Response,” was held as a differentiated program focused on content and discussion, rather than a simple networking event.
Through this, Shinhan Financial Group shared its digital innovation strategy and commitment to market responsiveness with the investment industry, solidifying the foundation for sustained corporate value enhancement.
The event featured in-depth discussions with invited internal and external experts on topics including global digital asset market trends; stablecoin business promotion strategies; the status of embedded finance and ERP banking; and an outlook for the financial industry amid changing regulatory environments.
“Digital transformation and changes in the regulatory environment are a massive trend redefining the fundamental competitiveness of financial institutions.” Jin said.
“Even amid crises, Shinhan Financial Group will lead the way in practicing finance for customers and ensure Korean finance secures competitiveness on the global stage.”
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