"This Year Focuses on ESG Management"… KB Securities Emphasizes to All Executives

Online Workshop Conducted for All Executives and Deputy Branch Managers

Provided by KB Securities

[Asia Economy Reporter Minwoo Lee] KB Securities conducted an online workshop involving all executives and deputy general managers, emphasizing the strengthening of its ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) management system.

KB Securities announced on the 25th that it held the '2021 Management Strategy Workshop' on the 22nd. Considering the COVID-19 situation, the event was held in the form of a video conference.

At the event, the mid- to long-term strategies planned to be pursued until 2023 were shared. A KB Securities official stated, "The goal is to grow into a securities company that provides optimal investment solutions through balanced growth by business and digital innovation by 2023. The five strategic directions and key tasks to achieve this were announced," adding, "The workshop focused on sharing this year's major management plan goals and key strategies by division, emphasizing expanding synergy based on mutual understanding among business divisions."

Particular emphasis was placed on ESG management. Alongside a special lecture by an external expert on 'ESG Management and Response Directions for Financial Companies,' the future direction of ESG management was shared with participants. The focus is on enhancing KB Securities' social responsibility and corporate value through strengthening the ESG management system and creating leading value as a partner in ESG management for corporate clients.

Meanwhile, KB Securities shared the 'My Pledge' statements from all attending executives and department heads and awarded commendation plaques for achievements such as the Wealth Management (WM) division surpassing '100 trillion KRW in customer assets' and maintaining 'first place in the Debt Capital Markets (DCM) league table for 10 consecutive years.'

Kim Seonghyun, Co-CEO of KB Securities, said, "Despite the COVID-19 situation, meaningful growth was achieved through the efforts of our employees," and urged, "I hope that going forward, all capabilities will be focused on protecting customer assets and improving returns based on strengthened internal controls and consumer protection."

Park Jeongrim, Co-CEO of KB Securities, emphasized, "With the mindset of 'Back to the Basic,' we must establish a customer-centered sales and work system to gain the most important trust of our customers."