Hana Financial Group announced on Mar. 15 that it signed a memorandum of understanding with the UK’s Standard Chartered (SC) Group for cooperation in the global financial business and digital asset sectors.
Based on the agreement, the two groups agreed to collaborate in various global financial fields, including investment banking (IB), money markets, and foreign exchange.
They also discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in future financial areas such as digital assets.
“The partnership between the two groups which have global networks and diverse financial know-how will be a strong competitive edge in the global financial sector,” said Ham Young-joo, chairman of Hana Financial Group.
“Korea is a key hub of the Asian financial market and our cooperation with Hana Financial Group which is strong in the global market will be an important milestone for our global network business,” said Bill Winters, chairman of SC Group.
Hana Financial Group is setting up a future financial ecosystem including digital assets, through partnerships with various domestic and international business operators.
SC Group is also expanding its digital asset business in various countries including operating custody services in the Middle East and Europe, as part of its global strategies to expand its digital asset business.
Creation of Future Industry Infrastructure Fund
Hana Financial Group will create an infrastructure fund worth 500 billion won to invest in future industries, such as renewable energy, artificial intelligence, and digital infrastructure.
Hana Financial Group announced on Mar. 16 that it is forming the Hana Modu Growth Infrastructure Fund with these details. This fund will be established through joint investment by group affiliates, centered around Hana Bank.
Hana Bank will invest 400 billion won and Hana Securities will invest 50 billion won. Hana Life (20 billion won), Hana Capital (17 billion won), Hana Insurance (10 billion won), and Hana Alternative Investment (3 billion won) will participate as well.
This is a fund that invests in future strategic industries, such as renewable energy and AI/digital infrastructure.
A representative investment target is the “Wando Geumil Offshore Wind Power Project,” a large-scale domestic eco-friendly energy project.
This project supplies electric power generated at the power plant to a national AI data center and power infrastructure for advanced industries in Jeolla Province.
In the AI/digital infrastructure sector, the fund plans to invest in the development projects for the Bucheon Samjeong-dong AI Hub Center and the Incheon Guwol-dong AI Hub Center.
These two centers are AI-specialized data centers that supply up to 250 kilowatts of server rack power.
Hana Financial Group plans to actively invest in projects in the early stages of development through this fund.
“Although early-stage projects carry relatively high risks, they are significant in that they allow us to secure financial advisory and arrangement roles for future large-scale fundraising,” a Hana Financial Group official said.
Donation for Marginalized Children in Incheon
Hana Financial Group announced on March 12 that it delivered a donation of 70 million won to support childcare in the Incheon region, aiming for mutual growth with the local community and the elimination of blind spots in childcare.
This donation was raised as part of a “happiness sharing” activity jointly organized by Hana Financial Group and players who participated in the KLPGA regular tour, the “Hana Financial Group Championship,” held in September of 2025.
The participating players donated 1% of their total prize money, and Hana Financial Group matched this amount through a matching grant, raising 30 million won.
Additionally, a total of 70 million won was collected through various events held during the Hana Financial Group Championship.
The donations will be delivered to the Incheon Community Chest of Korea and are planned to be used for places in the community in need of practical assistance such as after-school child care centers and specialized children welfare agencies.
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