Investment Bank
IBK's investment banking division supports corporate strategy development and delivers asset investment services. Its activities span structured finance using asset-backed securities, direct and indirect investment via mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and foreign currency-denominated securities trading—all designed to help companies grow and expand their operations.
In 2025, the bank established the IBK Corporate Succession Fund to facilitate smooth business succession among SMEs in upstream and downstream segments of advanced strategic industries. IBK and IBK Capital committed KRW 130 billion and KRW 20 billion, respectively, attracting KRW 650 billion in private capital to create an SME succession-related M&A market totaling approximately KRW 1.35 trillion. IBK integrates financial and non-financial services to preserve the accumulated technologies and human resources of SMEs, support their transition into mid-sized companies, and broaden the overall SME M&A market.
IBK Corporate Succession Fund Operating Structure
Project Finance
Even amid a downturn in the project finance (PF) market, IBK continues to manage its assets in a steady and sustainable manner by rebalancing its portfolio and identifying high-quality deals. Asset rebalancing supplied high-quality assets totaling KRW 1.08 trillion, strengthening overall asset quality.
The bank also provided KRW 900 billion in PF, focused on industrial and commercial facilities. Financial support for industrial and business facilities—including logistics centers, data centers, knowledge industry centers, and office buildings—helps businesses operate on a stable footing and contributes to revitalizing local economies.
These efforts reinforce a high-quality-asset-oriented portfolio and support the sustained growth of SMEs grounded in the real economy.
Infrastructure Finance
IBK is elevating its ESG management by investing in social infrastructure. The bank participates in essential public infrastructure investment aligned with government policy, supporting stable social infrastructure development and regional balance.
Investing in Social Overhead Capital (SOC) and Establishing Build-Transfer-Lease (BTL) Funds
IBK supports the expansion of public infrastructure by investing in essential facilities such as roads, railways, and environmental facilities. In 2025, the bank invested KRW 447.7 billion in SOC, supporting infrastructure development closely linked to public welfare.
The bank is also forming BTL funds to address the growing need for aging public facility upgrades, with ongoing investment to improve the quality of public services in areas such as education and healthcare.
Renewable Energy and Eco-Friendly Infrastructure Investment
IBK invests in renewable energy and eco-friendly infrastructure. The bank has provided KRW 821.8 billion in green finance as of 2025 by investing in energy infrastructure assets including solar, wind, and LNG, supporting the government's energy transition policy.
Global Infrastructure Investment
IBK is expanding investment in high-quality global infrastructure assets, working in close collaboration with its overseas bases. The bank leverages its international network—including London and New York—to invest in stable overseas infrastructure assets, developing new revenue streams and building global financial capabilities.
Institutional Clients
IBK is broadening its corporate banking base by deepening partnerships with institutional clients, primarily local governments and public entities. The bank delivers stable fund management and financial services while pursuing collaborative projects linked to regional economies, fulfilling its role as a policy financial institution.
Local Government Treasury Management
In June 2025, IBK was designated as the secondary treasury bank for Bucheon City in Gyeonggi Province, managing approximately KRW 360 billion of the city's funds over the next four years. This marked the first local government treasury designation in 17 years since the Gwangmyeong City's designation—widening the bank's partnership base with local governments. During the agreement period, IBK plans to leverage stable treasury management to pursue a range of financial cooperation initiatives, including support for local SMEs.
Launch of IBK Smart Campus Platform "i-ONE Campus"
IBK is strengthening digital services for institutional clients. In response to rising demand for mobile academic administration, the bank launched the smart campus platform "i-ONE Campus" in November 2025, expanding digital touchpoints with educational institutions such as universities. Going forward, IBK plans to develop new revenue models by introducing finance-linked services and steadily expand its customer base, targeting approximately 3 million potential users.