Hwang Byeong-woo, chairman of iM Financial Group, stated that "the advancement of AI represents a significant turning point that will shake the paradigm of finance, and we must lead market changes through a comprehensive AI transformation (AX)."
During the '2026 Group Executive Workshop' held on July 20, Hwang emphasized the need to establish a robust risk management system and secure differentiated future growth drivers to solidify the group's foundation for sustainable growth.
The workshop, themed 'iM Financial in the Age of AI,' was attended by Hwang, along with Kang Jeong-hoon, president of iM Bank, and other executives from the holding company and its subsidiaries, who reviewed the management performance for the first half of the year.
Discussions at the workshop focused on key topics in the financial sector, including AI, AX, and security token offerings (STO). External experts were invited to give lectures on responding to the STO market, and the direction of financial companies' responses was also discussed.
In the digital session, strategies for advancing AX, a core task for the group, were shared, and step-by-step execution plans for applying AI across key infrastructure and services were reviewed. An iM Bank employee demonstrated innovative work practices utilizing AI, showcasing the practical results of its application in the field.
Hwang stated, "We will expand financial support for innovative companies and future industries through productive and inclusive finance, while reinforcing the social responsibility of financial companies and solidifying the role of finance in growing alongside local communities."
* This article has been translated by AI.
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