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South Korean securities digital and pension expansion

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In late July 2026, several South Korean securities firms announced new digital‑focused initiatives. Kyobo Securities opened a six‑week internship to build digital‑transformation and information‑security expertise, while Shinhan Investment Securities rolled out a subway‑screen ad campaign and Woori Investment Securities extended its “Shopping​Plus” reward service to its mobile platform. The following day, Korea Investment Securities detailed its AI‑driven wealth‑management wrap service, offering incentives to clients who invest through the AI lab, and introduced a child‑account feature on its app. Toss Securities highlighted the rapid uptake of its AI‑powered earnings‑call platform, and Hanwha Asset Management opened a new regional office to deepen collaboration with the National Pension Service. By August 2026, the sector's digital expansion continued with new technical and accessibility features. Korea Investment & Securities introduced an industry-first tool for real-time monitoring of total pension assets, including ETFs and REITs, bypassing standard settlement delays. Kakao Pay Securities launched a fractional trading service for domestic stocks, enabling investors to purchase shares for as little as 1,000 KRW. Additionally, Daishin Securities announced a 'Corporate Day' for September 12, focusing on KT Corporation's AI transformation and ecosystem strategies. In September 2026, the focus shifted toward retirement planning and deeper app integration. Korea Investment & Securities and NH Investment & Securities launched individual savings bonds for retirement pension DC and IRP accounts, offering 10-year and 20-year maturities with tax benefits and government-guaranteed principal. Meanwhile, Kakao Pay Securities integrated its stock trading services directly into the Kakao Bank app, allowing users to trade domestic and international stocks, ETFs, and ETNs within a single interface. DB Financial Investment also introduced a 'Welcome Festival' to promote its Open API services.

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