NongHyup Bank Obtains Final Approval to Establish Hong Kong Branch

[Asia Economy Reporter Kiho Sung] NH Nonghyup Bank announced on the 2nd that it has obtained final approval for the establishment of its "Hong Kong Branch."

Despite concerns such as the National Security Law issue last year, Hong Kong is solidifying its status as a global trade finance and Asian investment finance hub based on stable interest rates, exchange rates, and foreign exchange reserves. Nonghyup Bank received final approval from the Hong Kong Monetary Authority on the 29th of last month.

Through its entry into Hong Kong, Nonghyup Bank plans to strengthen corporate finance services, focus on qualitative growth of its global business by expanding investment finance centered on syndicated loans, and diversify foreign currency funding channels.

NH Nonghyup Bank President Junhak Kwon said, "Hong Kong serves as a detour base for exports to China with high corporate finance demand, and as a concentration point for investment banking (CIB) information from various Asian countries, we plan to steadily develop Nonghyup Bank as an Asian financial hub."

The Nonghyup Bank Hong Kong Branch aims to commence operations within the year after completing branch establishment procedures such as office leasing and IT development.

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