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- **Stable Financial Performance**: Q3 net income of KRW 1.4235 trillion, CET1 ratio at 13.56%, and dividend policy maintained at KRW 2.35 trillion annual returns.
- **Credit Quality Management**: Credit cost ratio stabilized at 46 bp, with NIM improving to 1.56% through margin control.
- **Growth Strategy**: Corporate loans to grow 5-6% YoY, while household loans face regulatory headwinds. Noninterest income (brokerage, IB) to drive future growth.
- **Interest Rate Outlook**: NIM expected to decline with rate cuts, but prudent funding management will mitigate pressure.
- **Capital Adequacy**: CET1 ratio to remain stable at ~13.1%, with RWA growth controlled to support long-term stability.

**【Management Opening Remarks】**
- Cheol Woo Park welcomed participants and introduced the executives, including CFO Sang Yung Chun, who would present the Q3 2025 financial results. The call would follow the presentation with a Q&A session.

**【CFO Presentation】**
- **Financial Highlights**: Q3 net income was KRW 1.4235 trillion, down 8.1% Q-o-Q due to lower securities-related profits. The group maintained a stable CET1 ratio of 13.56%, supported by robust profit generation and RWA management. A cash dividend of KRW 570 per share was declared, with total shareholder returns expected to reach KRW 2.35 trillion in 2025.
- **Credit Performance**: Credit cost ratio improved to 46 bp (up 2 bp YoY), with asset quality showing signs of stabilization. The bank's NIM rose to 1.56% Q-o-Q, driven by margin control and funding cost efficiency.
- **Subsidiary Performance**: Shinhan Card and Securities showed earnings growth, while Shinhan Capital faced challenges. Overseas businesses in Japan and Vietnam performed well despite global uncertainties.

**【Q&A Highlights】**
- **Capital Policy**: The group plans to maintain its shareholder return policy, with potential adjustments to align with dividend tax reforms. The CET1 ratio will remain stable at ~13.1%.
- **Loan & Deposit Outlook**: Corporate loan growth will target 5-6% YoY, while household loans face regulatory constraints. Deposit management will focus on interest rate control to defend NIM.
- **Credit Costs**: Guidance for mid-40 bp credit cost ratio remains unchanged, with seasonal provisioning expected but no significant one-off provisions.
- **Interest Spread & Noninterest Income**: NIM is expected to face downward pressure from rate cuts, but noninterest income (brokerage, IB) will drive growth. Resource allocation will shift toward capital market activities.
- **CET1 Ratio Management**: RWA growth will be controlled, with a focus on maintaining the CET1 ratio above 13% through internal efficiency and strategic funding.


Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd. (SHG) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

- **Strong Q2 Growth**: Net income up 4.1% QoQ, driven by 34.7% jump in noninterest income.
- **Credit Cost Management**: FY2025 credit cost guidance of mid-40s bps, with H2 stabilization expected.
- **Shareholder Returns**: Aggressive buyback program (KRW1.25T for 2025) with flexible dividend mix based on PBR.
- **Strategic Initiatives**: Exploring stablecoins and collaborating with Jeju Bank for SME lending solutions.

**【CFO Financial Highlights】**
- Q2 2025 net income: KRW1,549.1 billion (+4.1% QoQ), driven by noninterest income growth (34.7% QoQ). 
- CET1 ratio improved to 13.59% (up 32bps QoQ), supported by share buyback program (KRW1.25 trillion for 2025) and FX rate effects.
- Credit cost ratio expected in mid-40s bps for FY2025, up from Q1 due to delayed economic recovery.
- NIM stable at prior quarter level despite falling market rates, aided by asset rebalancing.

**【Q&A Key Highlights】**
- **Shareholder Returns**: 2025 share buyback of KRW1.25 trillion (KRW600Bn H2 2025, KRW200Bn Q1 2026). Dividend policy flexible based on PBR (>0.8x favors buybacks, >1x may shift to dividends).
- **Credit Outlook**: H2 credit costs expected to stabilize after Q2 spike, with cautious provisioning amid economic uncertainty.
- **Stablecoins**: Exploring stablecoin opportunities through industry consortium, but regulatory clarity needed.
- **Jeju Bank Collaboration**: 40-person team working on SME-focused products, targeting Q1 2026 launch.

Actual			1.6178	1.539	2.0391	0.8118	2.0075	1.8147	0.72	2.0174	1.7457	2.3517	2.0406	1.797	1.7025	0.7806	1.8659	2.0275	0.5903	2.1582	2.2134	2.0041	0.89
Forecast			1.5017	1.3105	1.7926	0.7834	2.0437	1.8947	1.0085	2.0685	1.9695	1.9727	1.9813	1.9207	1.7485	0.8632	1.702	1.8994	0.8813	2.0151	2.0234	1.9583	0.8231
Surprise	0.00%	0.00%	+7.73%	+17.44%	+13.75%	+3.63%	-1.77%	-4.22%	-28.61%	-2.47%	-11.36%	+19.21%	+2.99%	-6.44%	-2.63%	-9.57%	+9.63%	+6.74%	-33.02%	+7.10%	+9.39%	+2.34%	+8.13%

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