Shinhan Financial Group Chairman Yoon Jae-won visited Hong Kong and Singapore for three days starting on May 27, actively conducting investor relations (IR) sessions with key local investors. This overseas IR was a crucial opportunity to showcase Shinhan Financial Group's stable governance structure and future growth strategies, as well as to secure the trust of overseas investors.

Shinhan Financial Group announced that during this IR, Chairman Yoon Jae-won personally explained the composition and operation plans of the Shinhan Financial Board of Directors to investors in detail and listened carefully to their core concerns. It is known that he particularly emphasized that the Shinhan Financial Board is composed of individuals with diverse backgrounds and expertise, driving the group's sustainable growth through independent decision-making processes. This move is seen as reflecting the recent trend where domestic and international investors highly value the transparency of corporate governance and the independence of the board of directors.

During his visit to Hong Kong, Chairman Yoon also met with members of the Asia Corporate Governance Association (ACGA) to discuss in depth cases of governance improvement and the role of the board of directors in building corporate trust. ACGA is a non-profit organization aiming to improve corporate governance in the Asia region, carrying out activities to protect investor rights and strengthen corporate social responsibility. This meeting served as an opportunity to publicly demonstrate Shinhan Financial Group's continuous efforts to establish a transparent and sound governance structure. Furthermore, it underscored Shinhan Financial's commitment to building a governance structure that aligns with global standards.

 
Importance of Overseas IR Activities: Attracting Global Investment and Enhancing Corporate Value

Overseas IR activities in the financial sector go beyond simply attracting investment; they play a vital role in elevating a company's global standing and leaving a positive impression on potential investors. Especially in volatile financial markets, capital from overseas investors acts as a key driver for a company's stable growth.

Chairman Yoon Jae-won's IR in Hong Kong and Singapore is an example of Shinhan Financial Group's determination to strengthen its competitiveness not only domestically but also in overseas markets, aiming to leap forward as a global financial group. Hong Kong and Singapore are key financial hubs in Asia, and IR targeting major investors in these regions is expected to expand Shinhan Financial Group's overseas funding base and ultimately contribute to enhancing its corporate value.

 
Shinhan Financial Group's Efforts in Governance Innovation

Shinhan Financial Group has made various efforts to improve its governance structure. Representative examples include increasing the proportion of independent outside directors, strengthening the activities of board committees, and enhancing the transparency of general shareholder meetings. These efforts have received positive evaluations from domestic and international investors and are strengthening Shinhan Financial's competitiveness in a situation where ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) management is becoming increasingly important.

In particular, Chairman Yoon's emphasis on the composition and operation plans of the board of directors during this IR is interpreted as Shinhan Financial Group's commitment to not only generating profits but also fulfilling its social responsibilities and maximizing shareholder value from a long-term perspective. This is also Shinhan Financial's promise to pursue sustainable growth through transparent and responsible management.

 
Changes in Asian Corporate Governance and Shinhan Financial's Role

Recently, Asian companies have accelerated efforts to improve their governance structures, which were previously considered relatively weak compared to their Western counterparts. Korea is also striving to establish transparent and sound governance through the introduction of the stewardship code and strengthening corporate governance-related regulations.

Shinhan Financial Group is playing a leading role in this trend, driving governance improvements in the Korean financial sector. Shinhan Financial's efforts to share global governance trends through its meeting with ACGA and reflect them in its management are expected to raise the overall level of corporate governance in Korea.

Ultimately, Chairman Yoon Jae-won's overseas IR is expected to be an important step for Shinhan Financial Group to gain the trust of global investors and grow into a world-class financial group beyond Asia. Shinhan Financial Group is anticipated to further solidify its position in the global financial market through continuous overseas IR activities and transparent governance innovation.

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