Hana Bank Wins First Euromoney Custody Award

Hana Bank has been hailed as South Korea's premier custodian bank by Euromoney magazine, receiving the coveted Best Custodian award for 2026. Euromoney, a globally recognized financial publication founded in 1969, praised Hana Bank's robust operations in the domestic custody market and its demonstrated expertise as a custodian for significant public institutions, such as the four national pension funds and the Korea Post.

In its selection, Euromoney underscored the bank's extensive global network as a decisive factor, reflecting Hana Bank's ability to facilitate overseas investments. Industry experts attribute Hana Bank's success to its adaptability, leveraging its specialization in foreign exchange services to cater to the growing demand for diversified, international investment and shifts in portfolio composition.

Furthermore, the bank's technological advancements, particularly the introduction of a next-generation custody system to better manage market volatility, have played a crucial role in its achievement.

Hana Bank's introduction of this next-generation system last year was instrumental in bolstering its capacity to handle financial market fluctuations, ensuring both precision and stability in asset management. The bank aims to leverage this prestigious recognition to further enhance its competitive edge in custody services. Specifically, Hana Bank intends to prepare for the rollout of digital asset custody services and continuously upgrade its system to remain proactive in responding to evolving market dynamics.

Commenting on the award, an official from Hana Bank's Custody Business Department emphasized the bank's ongoing commitment to managing customers' valuable assets securely and its dedication to delivering trustworthy services grounded in its extensive global network.