KB Asset Management holds 27.35 million shares of KB Star REIT as of March 31, 2026, an increase of 118,531 shares from December 31, 2025, raising its stake to 26.97%.
Middle East Risks Impact Korean Financial Holdings
Daishin Securities raised target prices for major Korean financial holdings including KB, Hana, Woori, and Shinhan, expecting Q1 net profit of 5.2 trillion won despite Middle East geopolitical risks affecting bond yields.
KOSPI fell 4.47% to 5234.05 as Trump's hawkish Iran remarks disappointed markets. SK Hynix dropped 7%, Samsung Electronics 5.91%. Circuit breakers triggered on both KOSPI and KOSDAQ markets.
JPMorgan: Crypto Market Structure Act likely to pass mid-year
JPMorgan predicts the Crypto Market Structure Act will likely pass by mid-2026, potentially transforming the crypto market and attracting institutional investors.