행동주의펀드, 최우선 타깃 'iM금융지주'…변수는 OK금융

Activist funds are increasingly targeting South Korea's regional financial groups for governance and capital improvements, with iM Financial Group now in their sights following successes at JB and BNK. However, OK Financial Group's surprising emergence as the largest shareholder is forcing activist funds to reconsider their strategy, as competitive share purchases would inflate stock prices and reduce returns. This underscores how activist campaigns in Korea's financial sector are becoming increasingly complex with unexpected competitive interventions.