{
  "id": 17036140,
  "title": "JB Financial expands partnerships with AI, fintech companies",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/jb-financial-expands-partnerships-with-ai-fintech-companies-17036140",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-29T09:02:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20261029/jb-financial-expands-partnerships-with-ai-fintech-companies"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "JB Financial Group convened strategic partners at its annual JB Forum, held last Friday and Saturday in Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province, to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and fintech. The two-day event, themed \"Navigating Tomorrow,\" brought together 14 partners from Korea and abroad. Key participants included Finda, Upstage, Aigen Global, Higher Diversity, and MediArk, who shared business developments and explored potential collaboration areas. JB Financial has made strategic investments in 17 companies thus far, broadening its focus this year to encompass AI and digital assets, not just domestic and overseas fintech firms. This year, four new companies joined its partner network, including Upstage, Streami, U.S.-based AI security firm CipherData, and Higher Diversity. Throughout the forum, participants presented year-over-year developments and discussed the transformative potential of AI in reshaping financial services and workplace practices.",
  "summary": "JB Financial Group brought together strategic partners at its annual forum to expand cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and fintech, the company said Thursday. The group held its second annual JB Forum from last Friday to Saturday at its campus in Jeongeup, North Jeolla Province, with 14 partners from Korea and abroad participating. Held under the theme \"Navigating Tomorrow,\" the two-day…",
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}