Jin Okdong: "Stablecoins and AI Agents Are Key Drivers Reshaping Financial Functions"

"Analyst Day" Held on Jeju Island
Over 30 Financial Analysts Invited for In-Depth Discussion

Shinhan Financial Group announced on August 31 that it held an "Analyst Day" on Jeju Island on August 28 and 29, inviting more than 30 financial analysts.

Jin Okdong, Chairman of Shinhan Financial Group, held an "Analyst Day" on the 28th and 29th in Jeju Island, inviting over 30 financial analysts and giving presentations. Photo by Shinhan Financial Group

Jin Okdong, Chairman of Shinhan Financial Group, and other group officials shared the group's digital innovation strategy and commitment to market response with the investment industry under the theme of "Digital Paradigm Shift and the Financial Sector's Response," laying the foundation for enhancing corporate value.

During the event, internal and external experts, including Kim Minseung, Head of Research Center at Korbit, discussed topics such as global digital asset market trends, strategies for promoting stablecoin businesses, the current state of embedded finance and ERP banking, and prospects for the financial industry in light of regulatory changes.

In a session he personally led, Chairman Jin stated, "Digital transformation and changes in the regulatory environment are major trends that redefine the fundamental competitiveness of financial institutions," adding, "Even in times of crisis, I will take the lead to ensure that Korean finance secures its competitiveness on the global stage."

He also emphasized that ERP banking, stablecoins, and artificial intelligence (AI) agents are not merely technological challenges, but are key drivers that can reshape the essential functions of finance and create new customer-centric value. He stressed that Shinhan Financial Group will focus on creative and practical innovation in financial services and do its utmost to build a sustainable financial ecosystem.

Meanwhile, following its first-ever briefing for individual investors by a domestic financial institution in the second quarter of last year, Shinhan Financial Group answered questions from individual investors through its official YouTube channel on August 28.