Korea Growth Investment Corp (K-Growth) is seeking a service provider to help the fund of funds organization screen proposals submitted … ...
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Crypto exchange Bithumb may cancel sale plan
Talks between South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb Korea and potential buyer NXC have made limited progress, raising speculation that the … ...
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SK Nexilis seeks $445 mil for new plant in Malaysia
SK Nexilis, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SKC, plans to raise up to 500 billion won ($445 million) to build a … ...
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PE firms under pressure to integrate ESG factors
Pressure is mounting on South Korea’s private equity (PE) industry to take environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters seriously, as … ...
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IMM PE reduces stake in Taihan Electric Wire to sweeten deal
IMM Private Equity (IMM PE) has sold down its stake in Taihan Electric Wire to 40% through a block deal … ...
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Krafton expected to announce stock split ahead of its IPO
Game developer Krafton, which is best known for its online multiplayer game PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, is expected to soon announce a … ...
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ESG advisory services set up as sustainable investing takes off
The four biggest accounting firms in South Korea have launched services that provide advice on environmental, social and governance (ESG) … ...
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26 managers awarded $890 mln in New Deal investment mandates
Korea Development Bank (KDB) and Korea Growth Investment Corp (K-Growth) have finalized a list of 26 investment firms for New … ...
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NPS adds three more foreign alternatives managers to roster
The National Pension Service of South Korea (NPS) has added another pension fund and two investment firms to the pool … ...
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KEXIM integrates ESG factors into New Deal investment mandates
The Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) has integrated environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into New Deal investment mandates, after … ...