Kakao Bank becomes S Korea's biggest lender by market value in stellar debut

SEOUL :Digital lender Kakao Bank Corp made a stunning debut on Friday, surging 65per cent from its IPO price to become South Korea's biggest financial services firm by market value.

"Shareholders are bullish as it's a platform, not just a bank. It's a whole new type of firm, made possible due to South Korea's unique regulatory environment," said Seo Young-soo, an analyst at Kiwoom Securities. Kakao Bank became profitable in 2019 after less than two years in operation and has 13.35 million monthly active users, making it the largest financial app in the country.

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