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BOK makes new funds available to small firms

The Bank of Korea has raised the ceiling on funds put aside for loans to smaller companies by KRW2.5tn (EUR1.38 bn) (more…)

#bank#bonds#financial services

Help on way for KIKO-hit firms

The government will provide urgent loans of KRW30bn (EUR16.8m) to small- and medium-sized companies suffering losses from KIKO options (more…)

#bank#banks#exporters


South Korea sets plans to help cash-strapped SMEs

South Korea unveiled on Wednesday a package of steps aimed at helping smaller companies secure funds more easily in the…

#bank#banks#exports


Korean banks rein in business loans

The growth of Korean bank loans to companies sharply slowed in August as lenders tightened lending to smaller firms amid…


SME loans growth slows in May

Growth of South Korean banks monthly loans to small- and medium size enterprises (SME) slowed in May from April, snapping…


Bad loan rate climbs among local lenders

The bad loan ratio of Korean banks rose in the first quarter as local lenders were less aggressive in clearing…

#banks#Clear#management


South Korean Export Growth Probably Quickened on China's Demand

South Korea's export growth probably accelerated this month on sales to emerging markets. (more…)

#bank#emerging markets#exporters


Ministries give SMEs a helping hand

The government laid out several measures to help SMEs overcome sharp rises in the price of raw materials and reduce…


Access to loans tougher for SMEs

Despite hopes for a better economy SMEs  in South Korea are having trouble getting hold of much needed funding. (more…)

#banks#funding#interest rates


Smaller firms fall behind large rivals in profitability

The disparity in profitability, financial stability and other key financial factors between SMEs and their larger counterparts has widened over the…

#bank#interest#smes


Export-Import Bank to provide loans worth US$500m

The Export-Import Bank of Korea said yesterday it has signed an agreement to provide US$500m for a petrochemical project in…

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KB scales back new loans to SMEs

Top lender Kookmin Bank decided to suspend loans to SMEs. (more…)

Households and SMEs borrowing more

Korea's household debt grew at the fastest pace in ten months in October, suggesting higher interest rates have failed to…

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