NH Investment & Securities, First to Simultaneously Obtain International Standard Certifications for Compliance Management and Anti-Corruption Management Systems

[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Seon-ae] NH Investment & Securities announced on the 9th that it has become the first in the financial investment industry to simultaneously obtain certifications for the Compliance Management System (ISO 37301) and the Anti-Bribery Management System (ISO 37001) from the accredited certification body Korea Management Registrar (KMR). The certificate awarding ceremony was held at the NH Financial Tower in Yeouido, Seoul, with CEO Jung Young-chae in attendance.

By acquiring the Compliance Management System (ISO 37301) and Anti-Bribery Management System (ISO 37001) certifications, NH Investment & Securities has been recognized for establishing systems related to compliance management, including organizational activities, risk assessments of laws and regulations, as well as anti-bribery and ethical management. ISO 37301 and ISO 37001 are international standards established by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISO 37301 is an international standard for Compliance Management Systems that evaluates whether a company's compliance policies and risk management meet global standards and operate effectively. Additionally, ISO 37001 is an international standard for Anti-Bribery Management Systems that specifies detailed codes of conduct regarding bribery prevention and ethical management uniformly for companies worldwide.

Through this certification, higher-level system improvements were possible via professional third-party audits, and it is expected to increase trust among consumers and investors by proactively preventing compliance and corruption risks. It is also anticipated to enable the practice of ESG management as a Global Standard. Furthermore, NH Investment & Securities plans to further strengthen an effective culture of compliance and anti-bribery management through simultaneous certification of ISO 37301 and ISO 37001.

CEO Jung stated, “We have been recognized for the compliance and ethical management culture that we have long emphasized,” and added, “All executives and employees, including top management, will actively respond to changes in the internal control environment to establish a transparent and ethical management system, enabling us to position ourselves as a leading platform player in the capital market.”