KB Kookmin Bank has maintained its position as South Korea's best custodian bank for the 12th consecutive year, as recognized by The Asian Banker.
On May 17, the bank announced that it was awarded the title of Best Custodian Bank in South Korea at the 'Global Financial Market Awards 2026' ceremony held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 14.
Founded in 1996 in Singapore, The Asian Banker is a specialized institution providing research and consulting services related to the financial industry in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. Each year, it evaluates financial institutions across various sectors to determine the best in each category.
The Asian Banker noted, "Kookmin Bank leads the South Korean custody market with a stable portfolio management structure. It received high marks for its reliable IT systems, top-tier professional staff, excellent internal control systems, and differentiated service offerings."
Kookmin Bank manages and safeguards assets for over 270 clients, including domestic and international asset management firms, government agencies, and insurance companies, covering more than 7,000 fund assets.
A representative from Kookmin Bank stated, "We will continue to enhance customer value and strengthen our internal capabilities to solidify our status as the best custodian bank in South Korea, ensuring that our clients can trust and conveniently utilize our services."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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