Press Releases - Financial Services Commission

Press Releases

Period: start
~
end

1month 3month Reset

Requirement

Mar 13, 2020

Government Unveils Stock Market Stabilization Measures

The Financial Services Commission decided to impose a ban on stock short-selling in the KOSPI, KOSDAQ and KONEX markets for a period of six months from March 16 to September 15. During the six-month period, the current limits on stock buybacks will also be lifted for listed companies as shown below. The Korea Exchange may ease the rules upon approval from the FSC.In order to prevent excessive offsetting trading by stock companies, the minimum requirement for collateral coverage ratio for stock companies will be lifted.* Please refer to the attached PDF for details.
Attachment 1
Mar 12, 2020

FSC & FSS Work for Prevention of COVID-19 Spread at Financial Call Centers

The Financial Services Commission and the Financial Supervisory Service announced on March 12, 2020 a set of preventive steps taken by the financial authorities to curb the spread of COVID-19 at banking and financial call centers throughout the country.On February 10, the financial authorities sent out a guideline to all financial institutions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, which instructed them a) to establish an emergency contact and reporting system, b) to display cleaning products and disinfectants, c) to distribute instructional materials and d) to refrain from traveling.On March 10, the authorities issued an instruction to refrain from holding events such as group trainings and meetings.The authorities held an emergency meeting on March 11, a day after mass infection cases surfaced at a financial call center in Seoul, to assess the progress of the disinfection and prevention measures implemented at call centers and discuss further responses.The financial authorities will continue to work with local governments and other relevant authorities to come up with stronger preventive measures to contain the spread of virus at banking and financial call centers.* Please refer to the attached PDF for details.
Attachment 1
Mar 12, 2020

Vice Chairman Holds Meeting to Assess Progress of COVID-19 Financing Support

FSC Vice Chairman Sohn Byungdoo convened a meeting on March 12, 2020 to assess the implementation of the financing support for the SMEs and small merchants hit by the COVID-19 outbreak.PROGRESSBetween February 7 and March 10, a total of KRW4.6346 trillion (60,813 individual cases) in loans and guarantees as well as loan and guarantee extensions were provided to the SMEs, small merchants and self-employed business owners whose businesses have been hit by the spread of COVID-19► Financing by type: KRW 2.0633 trillion (32,309 cases) in new loans, KRW 2.406 trillion (25,393 cases) in maturity extensions and deferred payments, and KRW 165.3 billion (3,111 cases) in export-import credit finance, discounted interest rates and late fees and deferment of interest payment► Financing by industry: KRW703.9 billion to wholesale businesses, KRW499.8 billion to restaurant businesses and KRW485.3 billion to retail businesses► Financing by provider: KRW2.7892 trillion (42,693 cases) by policy banks, KRW1.8454 trillion (18,120 cases) by private financial institutions FURTHER PLANSThe FSC will work to maintain stability in the financial system amid the spread of COVID-19. As for call centers, the group training will be refrained. While continuing to improve the business continuity plans, the government will encourage financial institutions to draw up additional response plans to help contain the spread of COVID-19.* Please refer to the attached PDF for details.
Attachment 1
Mar 11, 2020

Household Loans, February 2020

The outstanding balance of household loans in all financial sectors rose KRW9.1 trillion (up 4.9% year-on-year) at the end of February 2020. The household loan balance increased KRW9.3 trillion in the banking sector (up 8.5% year-on-year) while declining KRW200 billion in the non-banking sector (down 0.7% year-on-year).By types, mortgage loans increased KRW6.9 trillion in February (up 5.0% year-on-year). Regular mortgage loans, jeonse loans and group lending expanded KRW7.8 trillion in the banking sector, while non-banks saw a drop of KRW900 billion due to the availability of refinancing products with lower interest mortgage loans. Other types of loans rose KRW2.1 trillion (up 4.8% year-on-year) due to a rise in credit lending.The government will closely monitor trends in household loans while implementing the mortgage loan regulations for homes valued higher than KRW900 million and managing credit lending through debt service ratio.* Please refer to the attached PDF for details.
Attachment 1
Mar 11, 2020

Loan Deferment Available for Financially Vulnerable Individuals

The FSC announced on March 11, 2020 loan deferment programs for six months for the financially vulnerable individuals affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.The programs are intended to support debtors who either have entered into a debt adjustment agreement or are recipients of microfinance policy loans and have qualified for a diminished income level due to the COVID-19 outbreak.During the grace period, extra penalties such as a downgrade in credit rating will not be imposed for the failure to make debt payments.For small merchants in traditional markets, the government will make available KRW5 billion in additional funds (up to KRW10 million for each merchant) through a microfinance scheme.* Please refer to the attached PDF for details.
Attachment 1
Mar 10, 2020

Government Strengthens Short-selling Rules

The government will tighten regulations on stock short-selling for three months beginning on March 10 in response to the recent market volatility. While closely monitoring market developments, the government will continue to take appropriate measures based on contingency plans.MEASURES TO TIGHTEN SHORT-SELLING RULESIn March 2017, the government introduced the designation scheme for overheated short-selling stocks, which began to prohibit for the next trading day the short-selling of stocks with an abnormal increase in short-selling trading volume and a price falling rate.The government will lower the bar for designating such overheated short-selling stocks. In the KOSPI market, an issue will be designated as an overheated short-selling stock if it has a price falling rate of 5% or higher and a short-selling trading volume of 3 times above the average (currently 6 times above the average). In KOSDAQ, the standard for short-selling trading volume will be lowered from 5 times above the average to 2 times above the average.Stocks with price falling rate of 20% or more will be designated as overheated short-selling stocks if the increase in short-selling trading volume is 2 times and 1.5 times the average in the KOSPI and KOSDAQ market, respectively.The period of the short-selling ban on the designated stocks will be extended from one to 10 trading days (2 weeks).* Please refer to the attached PDF for details.
Attachment 1
Mar 10, 2020

Implementation of COVID-19 Financing Support and Business Continuity Plans

The FSC announced on March 10, 2020 its assessment on the financial institutions’ implementation of the COVID-19 financing support as well as their business continuity plans. The FSC will ensure that best practices are embraced by other financial institutions while continuing to work on improvements through daily emergency response meetings and other market monitoring mechanisms.COVID-19 FINANCING SUPPORTThe financial institutions have shown a high level of preparedness in their delivery of the COVID-19 financing support to the businesses in need. Most financial institutions have prepared a separate window principally tasked with providing services related to the COVID-19 business loans. The financial institutions have taken company-wide efforts by distributing manuals and guidelines related to the COVID-19 and circulating information about the availability of financing support in local business communities. Some of the best practice measures taken by the financial institutions include an easing of credit evaluation process for small merchants and providing an untact loan extension service to businesses.BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANSThe FSC conducted an inspection on the business continuity plans (BCPs) of the financial institutions and other financial establishments between February 25 and March 6. The FSC found that the capital markets infrastructure, the payments systems, the financial service providers and the financial information security provider have all shown adequate levels of BCP through the operation of alternate business locations, remote system access, etc. The FSC will encourage the adoption of best practices and work on improvements of the BCP to reflect conditions on the field and global standards.* Please refer to the attached PDF for details.
Attachment 1
Mar 06, 2020

FSC Vice Chairman Highlights Importance of Financial Cooperation in Response to COVID-19

FSC Vice Chairman Sohn Byungdoo participated in a conference call of the Financial Stability Board Steering Committee meeting on March 5, 2020. The steering committee meeting was held to assess the effects of COVID-19 on the financial markets around the world and to share policy responses by the member countries.The following is a summary of Vice Chairman Sohn’s remarks.The financial markets in Korea remain stable, despite some signs of volatility at the beginning of the outbreak, due to the prompt responses from the government and the efforts by other countries.In order to maintain stability in the markets, the Korean government has been focusing on the following – a) taking preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19, b) drawing up financing support targeting the small merchants and SMEs hit by the virus outbreak as well as a supplementary budget to mitigate the economic impact of the virus, and c) strengthening market monitoring and establishing business continuity plans.Vice Chairman Sohn stated that an effective response will be difficult without close international cooperation, and called for a closer financial cooperation between countries through the FSB steering committee.* Please refer to the attached PDF for details.
Attachment 1
Mar 05, 2020

Government Operates Emergency Monitoring and Response System amid COVID-19 Outbreak

The FSC set up an emergency financial market monitoring and response system on March 4, 2020 to closely monitor financial market conditions and provide appropriate support to the businesses affected by the spread of COVID-19. Under this emergency monitoring and response framework, the authorities will hold daily meetings to provide prompt responses.It will be composed of the three organizations as shown below.► Financial support team: inspecting the delivery of financial support and addressing business needs and problems► Financial infrastructure team: assessing business continuity plan (BCP) for each institution and establishing an emergency response system► Financial market team: monitoring financial markets and developing contingency plans based on the severity of alert levels* Please refer to the attached PDF for details.
Attachment 1
Mar 05, 2020

2020 Policy Roadmap for Capital Markets

The FSC unveiled its 2020 policy roadmap for capital markets on March 4, 2020, which aims to make capital markets play a more active role in financing innovative companies. The policy plans are mainly focused on (i) providing funds tailored to company’s growth cycle; (ii) stimulating the IPO markets; and (iii) securing a transparent and advanced infrastructure in capital markets.POLICY PLANSThe government will take steps to improve the capital markets infrastructure in order to help support businesses throughout their growth cycle.I. FINANCING TAILORED TO COMPANY’S GROWTH CYCLE (FOR START-UPS) ► CROWDFUNDING: Ease crowdfuding regulations to enable companies at the stage of launching beta service or sample products to raise funds via crowdfuding by allowing unlisted SMEs and companies that have been listed on KONEX for less than 3 years to use crowdfuding; expanding the amount of fundraisings through crowdfunding; and allowing crowdfunding platforms to provide business advisory and brokerage services for securities issued through equity crowdfunding. ► START-UP ACCELERATOR: Allow securities firms to operate as start-up accelerators which engage in selecting start-up entrepreneurs, providing seed investments and incubating programs.(FOR SCALE-UPS) ► BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPANY: Introduce a business development company (BDC) , which is an investment vehicle that pools money from many investors, lists itself on the stock exchange and make investments in non-listed companies.► EASING RESTRICTIONS ON SECURITIES FIRMS: Ease regulatory restrictions on securities firms in financing SMEs by permitting a new type of debt financing called venture lending; clarifying the scope of corporate lending that securities firms are allowed to extend (e.g. MA, refinancing, lending to companies in debt restructuring, etc,); and adjusting capital requirements and leverage regulations on securities firms to expand their financing capability.► HIGH-YIELD CORPORATE BOND MARKET:
Attachment 1
Mar 04, 2020

FSC Decides on Penalties for DLF Misselling Banks

The Financial Services Commission decided on the penalties to be imposed on Hana Bank and Woori Bank on March 4, 2020 for the misselling of derivatives-linked funds. The decision is based on the inspection results previously taken by the Financial Supervisory Service during last year.Hana Bank will be suspended from selling private equity funds for six months (from March 5 to September 4, 2020) and face a fine of KRW16.78 billion.Woori Bank will be suspended from selling private equity funds for six months (from March 5 to September 4, 2020) and face a fine of KRW19.71 billion.The disciplinary measures determined by the FSS for bank officials will be carried out by the FSS.* Please refer to the attached PDF for details.
Attachment 1
Mar 04, 2020

FSC Plans to Introduce Consumer Credit Bill to Enhance Financial Inclusiveness

The FSC announced on March 3, 2020 its plans to draft a bill on consumer credit and push for the enactment of the legislation within this year in order to enhance financial inclusiveness.The new legislation will replace the current Act on Registration of Credit Business, etc. and Protection of Finance Users. It will take essential provisions on the contents and procedures of loan contracts from the Credit Business Act, while establishing new regulations on delinquent debt management, termination of contracts, etc.BACKGROUNDUnder the current personal debt management system, it is extremely difficult for delinquent debtors to recover on their own while facing a risk of turning into long-term delinquent debtors.► Only about 14,000~17,000 delinquent debtors out of 26,000~28,000 every year are found to seek personal debt restructuring programs while many choose not to.► The burden of arrears and repayments as well as the pressure of debt collection cause disruptions and distress to daily lives.► The debt collection process heavily focuses on the performance of debt collection while overlooking issues related to consumer trust.KEY PROVISIONSThe improvement will focus on providing more safeguards for debtors and providing more chances to get back on their feet by modifying the structure that currently tolerates excessive debt collection practices.The government will work to establish a legal principle for a balanced approach to debt collection that takes into account not only debt collection performance but also consumer trust.I. PROVIDE TAILORED SUPPORT TO DEBTORS FOCUSING ON THEIR NEEDSEstablish a new debtors’ right through which they can request debt restructuring from financial institutions, which will help them find ways to get back on their feet and resume normal economic activities.► Delinquent debtors will have an option to request a debt restructuring program when facing diminished debt servicing capacity. Upon such a request, financial institutions will
Attachment 1
Mar 03, 2020

Revision to FSCMA to Enhance Transparency and Reduce Systemic Risks in OTC Derivatives Markets

A revision bill to the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act (FSCMA) was approved at a cabinet meeting on March 3, 2020. With the goal of enhancing transparency and reducing systemic risks in over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets, the revisions will establish statutory provisions for a trade repository, which will be introduced in October 2020 through amendments to the Regulation on Financial Investment Businesses, and for margin requirements of non-centrally cleared OTC derivatives, which is currently implemented via administrative guidelines by the FSS.KEY PROVISIONS1. TRADE REPOSITORY ► REPORTING REQUIREMENT TO TRADE REPOSITORY Financial investment companies are required to report transaction information of OTC derivatives to a trade repository and may be subject to fines of up to KRW100 million for violation of reporting requirements.► AUTHORIZATION FOR TRADE REPOSITORY BUSINESS Trade repository is required to get authorization for ‘trade repository business’ and abide by regulatory requirements for executive qualifications and internal controls.► SUPERVISION ON TRADE REPOSITORY Trade repository is required to get an approval from the FSC for establishing or amending its operational rules. The FSS can inspect business operations and financial status of trade repository. The FSC may revoke authorization, suspend business operations or sanction executives of trade repository if they commit illegal activities.► PROVISION OF TRADING INFORMATION Trade repository is required to provide financial authorities, including the FSC, the FSS, and the Bank of Korea with transaction information and disclose transaction-related statistics through websites.2. MARGIN REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-CENTRALLY CLEARED DERIVATIVES Financial institutions whose balance of non-centrally cleared derivatives is more than KRW3 trillion are required to deposit margins in their transaction of non-centrally cleared derivatives.SCHEDULEThe revision bill will be submitted
Attachment 1
Mar 03, 2020

2020 Policy Plans to Improve Competitiveness and Soundness of Financial Industry

The FSC announced its plans to improve the competitiveness and soundness of the financial industry on March 2, 2020. The plans focus on boosting the competitiveness of the financial industry, facilitating corporate financing, promoting corporate responsibilities to ensure consumer trust in the financial industry, and strengthening the management of financial soundness.KEY POLICY PLANS1. BOOSTING COMPETITIVENESS OF FINANCIAL INDUSTRYThe government will lower entry barriers to encourage innovative firms to enter the markets and work to modify regulations in business operation to create a more dynamic business environment.► SMALL LICENSES : Facilitate the entry of small-sized and specialized financial businesses in insurance, banking and credit lending sectors by subdividing their business license units and lowering their entry barriers.► INDUSTRY COMPETITIVENESS EVALUATION: Resume sectoral evaluation of competitiveness in banking, insurance and financial investment sectors, and apply the evaluation process for credit card and credit bureau businesses.Improve the effectiveness of the competitiveness evaluation from a consumer’s perspective by replacing the current sectoral evaluation system with a functional one.► PLATFORM BUSINESS: Review the boundaries in which financial companies can operate platform businesses and work to permit their operation of platform businesses.► DATA BUSINESS FOR CREDIT CARD COMPANIES (H1 2020): Revise the relevant enforcement decrees and regulations to permit credit card companies to operate MyData business and individual business credit bureau, and allow credit card companies to use anonymized or pseudonymized personal data for financial advising services► VENTURE INVESTMENT (Q1 2020): Modify regulations to promote financial companies’ investment in fintechs and other innovative venture start-ups to promote cross-sector convergence and collaboration, while working to provide tailored financing support through accelerator prog
Attachment 1
Feb 28, 2020

Government Unveils Additional Financial Measures to Support Businesses amid COVID-19 Spread

The government unveiled additional financing support for SMEs and small merchants hit by the spread of COVID-19 on February 28, 2020, as a follow-up to the financing support announced on February 7.FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROVIDEDBetween February 7 and 26, a total of KRW379.6 billion in new loans and guarantees were provided by policy banks and KRW607.4 billion in loan and guarantee extensions to the SMEs, small merchants and self-employed business owners whose businesses have been hit by the spread of COVID-19.Local banks provided about KRW81 billion in new loans and KRW135.8 billion in maturity extensions and deferred payments. For small businesses, credit card companies also provided about KRW9.1 billion in discounted interest rates and late fees.ADDITIONAL MEASURESI. STRENGTHEN FINANCING SUPPORT BY POLICY BANKS► For Small merchants, financing options such as low-rate loans and guarantee support will be available through the Industrial Bank of Korea and regional credit guarantee funds.a) Increase the funds available for super low or prime rate loans at the IBK from KRW1.7 trillion to KRW4.2 trillion b) Increase the funds available for guarantee support at regional credit guarantee funds from KRW16.7 trillion to KRW17.2 trillion► SMEs experiencing temporary liquidity problems are eligible to receive financial support through primary collateralized bond obligations (P-CBO) and other government-backed financing programs aimed at supporting SMEs’ facility investments.a) Expand the issuance of P-CBOs from KRW1.7 trillion to KRW2.2 trillionb) Ensure seamless implementation of financing programs (KRW3 trillion for advancing the industrial structure KRW4.5 trillion for bolstering facility investments) aimed at supporting SMEsc) Frontload the fund implementation in H1 2020II. WORK TO RELIEVE FINANCIAL BURDENS OF SMES AND SMALL MERCHANTS► (Maturity extension) SMEs and small merchants having problems with financing their businesses due to the spread of COVID-19 will be el
Attachment 1
Feb 28, 2020

Administrative Guidance on Mortgage Loan Regulations in Speculative Areas

The FSC will oversee the implementation of the new mortgage regulations through administrative guidance beginning on March 2, 2020 as a part of the government-wide efforts to prevent speculative demand and curb housing market overheating in the newly designated speculative areas.KEY PROVISIONSI. LTV REGULATION IN NEWLY DESIGNATED SPECULATIVE AREAS► The current loan-to-value (LTV) ratio of 60 percent will be lowered to 50 percent when purchasing homes valued up to KRW900 million in the newly designated speculative areas. For amounts above KRW900 million, a 30 percent LTV ratio will be newly applied.II. MORTGAGE LOANS FOR BUSINESSES► The current mortgage loan restrictions for businesses will equally apply to the newly designated speculative areas.III. MORTGAGE LOANS FOR HOMEOWNERS IN SPECULATIVE AREAS► Currently, homeowners with one house in speculative areas are eligible to apply for mortgage loans to purchase another home with an obligation that requires them to sell the current property within two years. While maintaining the sales requirement within two years, the new rule also obligates them to move into new home.* Please refer to the attached PDF for details.
Attachment 1
Feb 27, 2020

Financial Policy Plans to Support Innovative Start-ups & SMEs

The FSC outlined this year’s policy plans to support Korea’s innovation-led growth on February 26, 2020, as a follow-up to the 2020 work plan announced on February 17. The plans are intended to provide innovative start-ups and SMEs with financing support.KEY PLANSI. TARGETED SUPPORT TO 1,000 INNOVATIVE FIRMSThe government will select more than 1,000 innovative companies and provide KRW40 trillion in loans, investment and guarantees.▪ SELECTIONCandidates will be selected upon recommendations by economic ministries, financial companies and venture capitalists. A consultative body of policy banks will review candidates and select 1,000 companies based on their innovativeness of business.▪ FINANCIAL SUPPORTThose selected will be provided with KRW40 trillion over three years: KRW15 trillion in loans, KRW15 trillion in investment and KRW10 trillion in loan guarantees.▪ INNOVATIVE FIRMS WITH GLOBAL COMPETITIVENESSAmong 1,000 firms, 30 or more companies showing growth potential for global markets will be selected and provided with assistance to attract private investments from domestic and overseas venture capitalists.II. Introduction of Business Credit Scoring System Modeled after PaydexThe government plans to develop a business credit scoring system modeled after Paydex. The new system is designed to use companies’ non-financial business transaction information to determine their credit scores, thus offering companies a complementary channel to raise funds.▪ DEVELOPMENT PLANa) Set up a database of business transactions through collection of data from the Korea Credit Guarantee Fund and from external institutions, such as the Korea Financial Telecommunications Clearings Institute and the Korea Employment Information Serviceb) Produce business credit scores using the business transactions database after reviewing payment histories, business activities and payment capabilities of companiesc) Provide business credit scores to banks for the development of new gua
Attachment 1
Feb 27, 2020

Telecommuting Made Possible for Employees of Financial Companies amid COVID-19 Spread

The Financial Services Commission took steps to make telecommuting possible for the employees of financial companies in order to ensure an uninterrupted provision of financial services even in emergency situations, such as the spread of COVID-19.The current regulation on the supervision of electronic financial transactions requires that financial companies maintain a network separation to prevent cyber attacks and other financial accidents. An exemption to the network separation rule is granted when remote assistance by IT specialists is necessary according to company’s internal contingency plans.Beginning on February 7, the exemption to the network separation rule has now been extended to include the employees of financial companies working at head and branch offices. To clarify such regulatory exemptions, the financial authorities issued a no-action letter in response to inquiries from the Korea Financial Investment Association and Citibank Korea, and notified all other financial companies through relevant associations.The FSC will make sure that there is no interruption in the delivery and availability of financial services by closely monitoring the telecommuting situation by IT specialists. In order to help financial companies respond more flexibly to future emergency situations and changes in working environment, the government will look into ways to make the network separation rule more compatible with their needs.* Please refer to the attached PDF for details.
Attachment 1
Feb 26, 2020

Government Supports Smooth Operation of Corporate AGMs amid COVID-19 Spread

The government announced supportive measures on February 26, 2020 to ensure the safe and smooth operation of companies’ annual general meetings (AGMs) as the spread of COVID-19 may delay the submission of financial statements, audit and annual reports by some companies operating subsidiaries in China.Under the Financial Investment Services and Capital Markets Act and the External Audit Act, listed companies are required to submit (i) a financial statement to auditors no later than six weeks before the AGM; (ii) an audit report a week before the AGM; and (iii) an annual report within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year. If companies miss such deadlines, they may face administrative sanctions or penalties.Given that the outbreak of COVID-19 is an unexpected and unavoidable event for both companies and auditors, the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will grant an exemption from administrative sanctions for companies and auditors who satisfy the following conditions: (i) A company’s fiscal year ending on December 31, 2019; (ii) A company or an auditor must satisfy one of the followings:- COMPANY whose main operations (including subsidiaries) are based or conducted in China or domestic locations designated as “COVID-19 affected areas;” and whose financial statements or external audits were delayed by the outbreak of COVID-19 or disinfection measures- AUDITOR cannot complete an external audit for the fiscal year of 2019 due to the outbreak of COVID-19 or disinfection measures, such as closure of auditor’s office, etc. (iii) A company or an auditor is under ineluctable circumstances equivalent to (i), (ii). Companies or auditors should submit applications to the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) or the Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants (KICPA) from February 28 to March 18 to qualify for an exemption from administrative sanctions.The FSS and the KICPA will submit their reviews of application to the SFC, scheduled to be held at the end
Attachment 1
Feb 26, 2020

Fintech and Digital Finance Policy for 2020

The Financial Services Commission announced on February 25, 2020 its key policy plans for fintech and digital finance, which include advancing digital finance, promoting data economy, cultivating new fintech industry and services, working on regulatory reform in fintech and digital sectors, and strengthening the foundation for innovation.KEY POLICYI. ADVANCING DIGITAL FINANCEIn order to ensure long-lasting innovation and stability in the financial sectors, the government will work to promote innovation in digital finance and establish a digital risk management system.A) Improve digital finance’s infrastructure, industry and market► Open banking: a) expand functions and scale by allowing participation by mutual finance and financial investment businesses, and work on measures to enhance security and safety of financial consumers; b) push for the enactment of a legislative provision (Electronic Financial Transactions Act) that requires banks to provide their money transfer function through open API► Electronic financial businesses: introduce MyPayment and integrated payment businesses to promote the development of financial platforms offering a variety of services, while promoting innovation in personal authentication services, such as biometric authentication► Consumer protection: bring up the level of safeguards and protections for digital finance users on a par with advanced economiesB) Maintain appropriate balance between innovation and stability by strengthening the management and supervision of digital risks► Financial data security: establish principles to properly respond to new types of digital security risks by requiring internal risk control mechanisms in financial companies, operating a public-private joint risk management framework and bolstering response mechanisms for the incident response team► Risk management for third party: strengthen security management for IT outsourcing and set up a risk monitoring system using regtech for possible ri
Attachment 1