[2025 Capital Investment Awards] "KOSPI 4000 Era" Drives Stock Market Boom... Remarkable Achievements

The "2025 Asia Capital Investment Awards," now in its 19th year, was established to boost the morale of financial investment companies that serve as a driving force for corporate growth and provide individuals with opportunities to increase their assets through the cultivation of a healthy capital market. This year, Mirae Asset Global Investments received the grand prize at the Asia Capital Investment Awards. The awards ceremony, held at Lotte Hotel at 2 p.m. on December 4, was attended by Shin Jinchang, Secretary General of the Financial Services Commission, Min Kyungwook, Vice President of Korea Exchange, and others, who delivered congratulatory remarks and presented awards.

Jang Beomsik, CEO of The Asia Business Daily, Min Kyungwook, Vice President of Korea Exchange, and Jeon Jinkyu, President of the Korean Securities Association, along with other awardees, are taking a commemorative photo at the "2025 Asia Capital Investment Awards" held on December 4 at Lotte Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul. From the front row, starting from the left and moving counterclockwise: Kim Jaejung, Head of Bond Investment Management Division at Shinhan Asset Management; Son Byungho, Head of WM Innovation Division at Mirae Asset Securities; Lee Junyong, Vice Chairman of Mirae Asset Global Investments; Jang Beomsik, CEO of The Asia Business Daily; Jeon Jinkyu, President of the Korean Securities Association; Son Heejae, Head of Digital Business Group at KB Securities; Hong Deokgyu, Head of Retirement Pension Division 1 at Korea Investment & Securities; Kang Minhun, CEO of Digital Business Division at NH Investment & Securities; Kim Jaemin, Vice President of Han & Company; Yang Jihwan, Head of Research Center at Daishin Securities; Jung Jongwoo, Co-CEO of Glenwood PE; Lee Changhwa, Executive Director of Korea Financial Investment Association; Min Kyungwook, Vice President of Korea Exchange; Choi Mingyu, Head of Global Equity Management at Korea Investment Management; Oh Sunmi, Managing Director at Samsung Securities; Shin Beomsu, Editor-in-Chief of The Asia Business Daily; Kim Jongmin, Head of Asset Management Division at Samsung Asset Management; Kim Juntae, Head of CIB2 Group at Shinhan Investment Corp; Hwang Seungtaek, Head of Research Center at Hana Securities; Beom Gwangjin, Head of Pension WM Division at KB Asset Management. Photo by Kang Jinhyung, December 4, 2025.

In his congratulatory speech, Secretary General Shin Jinchang stated, "Recently, our capital market has reached a new turning point. The KOSPI has recorded the highest growth rate among the G20 countries this year. Expectations for the revitalization of the capital market among investors and the public are higher than ever. To meet these expectations and create sustainable growth engines for our economy, it is necessary to foster the capital market as a core platform for economic growth." He emphasized, "The government is pursuing 'innovation in the capital market' as a key national agenda and an essential driver of economic growth. We will promote fundamental innovation in the capital market, not just short-term stock market stimulus measures. We are steadily implementing policies to advance the capital market, focusing on three main pillars: establishing a fair and transparent market order, spreading shareholder value-oriented corporate management, and expanding the demand base and virtuous cycle of funds in the stock market." He added, "We will redirect the flow of capital into more productive areas to ensure that our financial industry actively contributes to national economic development. In this process, I expect the financial investment industry to play a significant role by facilitating more active communication between companies and the market, and by helping companies respect and rediscover shareholder value."

Vice President Min Kyungwook said, "Recently, our stock market has continued its recovery trend, supported by improvements in the semiconductor industry and capital market revitalization policies, with the KOSPI showing strong performance near the 4,000 mark. The government's ambitious goal of achieving a 'KOSPI 5000 era' is not just a number, but a strong expression of Korea's determination to take its economy and capital market to the next level. In line with this, Korea Exchange will strive to move closer to the KOSPI 5000 era by restoring market trust and strengthening structural competitiveness. In addition, the KOSDAQ market will continue to drive the growth of innovative companies, further supporting the sustained growth of our stock market."

Mirae Asset Global Investments, which won the grand prize presented by the Chairman of the Financial Services Commission, has been recognized for its management capabilities not only in Korea but also in the global market as a global asset manager. Jeon Jinkyu, President of the Korean Securities Association (Professor of Business Administration at Dongguk University) and chair of the judging panel, said, "The judging committee compared and analyzed evaluation materials across various sectors, including wealth management (WM), investment banking (IB), information technology (IT), research, retirement pensions, funds, and deals. This year, the stock market experienced unprecedented prosperity, and domestic securities and asset management companies achieved record-breaking results, demonstrating remarkable growth."

In each category, the top awards went to: Mirae Asset Securities and Samsung Securities for WM; Shinhan Investment Corp for IB; Daishin Securities and Hana Securities for research; Korea Investment & Securities for retirement pensions; and NH Investment & Securities and KB Securities for digital. Samsung Asset Management was selected as the best asset manager, while the best fund awards went to Korea Investment Trust Management, KB Asset Management, Shinhan Asset Management, and Glenwood Private Equity. The top deal of the year award was given to Han & Company.