Lee Hong-gu and Kim Sung-hyun, representatives of KB Securities, noted that they would focus on sustainable qualitative growth through risk management.
On the 2nd, the two representatives expressed in their New Year’s speech, "I hope the asset management (WM) institutional sector further strengthens its role as a core business through qualitative growth of the customer base," and they urged, "This year, please strengthen the execution of customer-centered sales strategies to further boost the growth rate."
They also mentioned securing product competitiveness. They stated, "We should globalize WM customer assets and accelerate growth through expanding customer-tailored specialized product lineups that align with global financial market trends and enhancing investment strategies." Accordingly, KB Securities plans to expand the provision of competitive pension products this year.
In the corporations finance (IB) institutional sector, they mentioned their intention to establish a culture of efficient capital utilization. Last year, KB Securities ranked first in the bond issuance market (DCM), initial public offerings (IPO), and acquisition financing.
The two representatives urged, "Real estate project financing (PF) should be agile in responding to institutional improvements and changing markets, and please ensure thorough risk management and strong sales of high-quality real estate PF deals," adding, "Please secure future momentum through the early establishment of the merger and acquisition (M&A) and advisory business as a medium- to long-term priority strategy."
They mentioned that the sales and trading (S&T) department would proactively respond to market changes. The two representatives emphasized, "In trading, please focus more on expanding revenue by effectively utilizing opportunities from interest rate reductions and continuously improving the portfolio through strengthening the supply capabilities of flow business products."
They added, "Sales should solidify their leading position in institutional equity brokerage," and they encouraged, "Let’s further strengthen the capabilities in prime brokerage (PBS) and financial product business." They also remarked, "With the establishment of global sales functions, we hope to position the S&T department as a provider of advanced global total services."
This year, KB Securities established an AI Digital Headquarters to enhance its capabilities related to AI, digital, and data at the corporate level. Regarding this, the two representatives stated, "We will not spare continuous support to instill AI and digital DNA throughout the organization, increase the utilization of AI and digital technology in all areas, and respond flexibly to rapidly changing environments."
Additionally, KB Securities plans to strengthen collaboration with local subsidiaries, focusing on IB and global sales this year. They also plan to continue their KB Securities-style environmental, social, and governance (ESG) activities by providing excellent financial products to clients and investing in corporations with high growth potential.