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"Financial companies' productive finance should pursue stability rather than easing capital burden"

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Financial experts suggest that South Korean financial institutions should prioritize stability over capital deregulation to promote "productive finance."
  • The proposal comes as major financial groups plan to invest significantly in strategic industries over the next five years.
  • Experts recommend a phased approach, data-driven verification, and clear eligibility criteria for productive finance investments, rather than broad capital relief.

The Hankyoreh reports on a crucial discussion regarding the future of "productive finance" in South Korea. While the nation's top five financial groups have pledged substantial investments in strategic and venture capital, a key concern is how to best facilitate this without compromising financial stability. The prevailing sentiment among experts, as highlighted in this seminar, is that deregulation of capital requirements is not the optimal path forward.

The direction of productive finance for financial companies needs to focus on creating a structural shift in the financial company's capital flow, rather than deregulation of capital requirements.

· Yoon Yeo-junProposing a focus on structural change over deregulation for productive finance.

Instead, the focus should be on fostering structural shifts within financial institutions' capital flows. This perspective, advocated by figures like Yoon Yeo-jun of PwC, suggests that South Korea can learn from international models in the EU, UK, and Singapore. These regions maintain robust capital regulations while employing targeted measures like differentiated risk weighting for productive assets and government risk-sharing to channel capital effectively.

Financial stability should be prioritized even in productive finance.

· Yoon Yeo-junStating the importance of financial stability in productive finance initiatives.

The Hankyoreh emphasizes that South Korea's financial sector, with its strong capital adequacy ratios, is well-positioned to support productive finance. However, the article cautions against measures that could lead to lax risk management or excessive risk-taking. The key lies in a carefully calibrated approach: rigorous pre-investment due diligence, phased implementation with thorough effect verification, and clearly defined sunset clauses for any special provisions. This balanced strategy ensures that the drive for productive finance aligns with, rather than undermines, the long-term stability and efficiency of the financial market.

The easing of capital burdens, such as the application of new risk weights for productive finance, can lead to risk management negligence and excessive risk-seeking behavior by financial companies.

· Yoon Yeo-junWarning against the potential negative consequences of easing capital burdens.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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