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Shinhan Asset Management joins global corporate governance network
Shinhan Asset Management has joined the International Corporate Governance Network, becoming the first general asset manager in South Korea to do so.
The network is an international group focused on improving corporate governance and strengthening investors’ responsibilities.
Founded in 1995, it has about 300 member organizations across more than 40 countries.
Its members share policy ideas, build connections and take part in education activities.
Shinhan plans to join the network’s policy working groups and international conferences to discuss governance issues with global institutional investors.
The company says it will use those discussions in its voting and shareholder engagement, as it seeks to strengthen its responsible investment practices.
Shinhan Asset Management has joined the International Corporate Governance Network, becoming the first South Korean asset management company to do so.
The company announced its membership on October 26.
It plans to take part in the network’s policy working groups and international conferences.
The network works to improve corporate governance and strengthen investor stewardship.
- Who
- Shinhan Asset Management, a South Korean asset management company.
- What
- It joined the International Corporate Governance Network, the first South Korean comprehensive asset management company to become a member.
- When
- The company announced the membership on October 26, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- To expand cooperation with global investors and strengthen its stewardship framework in line with international standards.
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The International Corporate Governance Network was established.
Shinhan Asset Management announced that it had joined the network.
- Membership milestone
- First South Korean comprehensive asset management company to join ICGN
- Network founded
- 1995
- Network reach
- More than 300 member institutions in about 40 countries
- Planned participation
- ICGN policy working groups and international conferences
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What people are saying
Joining ICGN is a meaningful step toward expanding cooperation with global investors and strengthening a stewardship framework that meets international standards.
We will continue to actively participate in global discussions on corporate governance and stewardship, and reflect them in actual voting and shareholder engagement activities to steadily enhance our responsible investment capabilities.