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- NH, KB Securities, Kookmin Bank, Kim & Chang lead capital markets in H1NH Investment & Securities Co. retained its lead in South Korea’s equity capital market (ECM) in the first half, riding a surge in large-scale rights offerings while initial public offerings (IPOs) remained subdued. According to data compiled by The Korea Economic Daily’s capital market news outlet Market Insight and Seoul-based financial data provider FnGuide Inc., NH Investment clinched the top… Read more: NH, KB Securities, Kookmin Bank, Kim & Chang lead capital markets in H1
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- Hyundai helps Korean economy most with $265 bn contributionThe Hyundai IONIQ 5 production line in Ulsan, South Korea (File photo by Hyundai Motor Group) Hyundai Motor Group, the world’s third-biggest automaker, generated the most economic value among major South Korean conglomerates last year, contributing 359.4 trillion won ($264.6 billion) to Asia’s fourth-largest economy, industry data showed on Thursday. The contribution was up 6.1% from 2023, local corporate data… Read more: Hyundai helps Korean economy most with $265 bn contribution
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