Shinhan Financial Group Unveils 'Shinhan SuperSOL' Integrated App
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Shinhan Financial Group has launched 'Shinhan SuperSOL', an all-in-one financial platform integrating banking, securities, card, and insurance services.
- The app eliminates previous functional silos, allowing users to perform all group-wide financial tasks within a single application.
- Key features include the 'Shinhan SOL LINK' hybrid account and an AI agent capable of assisting with over 50 financial tasks through natural conversation.
Shinhan Financial Group has officially unveiled 'Shinhan SuperSOL', a groundbreaking all-in-one financial platform that fully integrates services from its banking, securities, card, and life insurance arms. The launch signifies a complete dismantling of previous functional barriers, offering customers a unified digital experience.
Unlike earlier integrated apps that primarily linked key functions across group companies, Shinhan SuperSOL consolidates all core functionalities into a single application. This means customers can now manage their entire financial portfolio, from banking transactions and stock investments to credit card services and insurance management, without needing to switch between separate apps. This move aims to provide unparalleled convenience and efficiency for its user base.
A standout innovation within the platform is the 'Shinhan SOL LINK' hybrid account. This novel product merges banking deposit and withdrawal functions with stock trading capabilities within a single account. Users can leverage funds held in their Shinhan bank liquidity accounts directly for stock trading, eliminating the need for separate securities accounts or fund transfers between accounts.
The platform also introduces a sophisticated AI agent designed to guide users through a comprehensive range of financial services. By understanding simple keywords or engaging in natural conversation, the AI can assist with tasks such as product recommendations, account opening, and ongoing management. The AI agent is equipped to handle over 50 different types of tasks, intelligently navigating users to the correct service based on their queries. For instance, asking about "Tesla stock trends" will provide relevant market information, while a complex request like "change the account for insurance payments" will be handled by seamlessly integrating banking and insurance services.
"Through Shinhan SuperSOL, we aim to eliminate the long-standing boundaries and separations between banking, securities, cards, and life insurance, establishing ourselves as an all-in-one financial platform," stated Jin Ok-dong, Chairman of Shinhan Financial Group, at the launch event. The group anticipates this integrated approach will significantly enhance customer engagement and solidify its market position.
Through Shinhan SuperSOL, we aim to eliminate the long-standing boundaries and separations between banking, securities, cards, and life insurance, establishing ourselves as an all-in-one financial platform.
Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.