SC제일은행, 1분기 저조한 실적에도 빛난 'WM'

The bank's net interest margin compression caused a 6% drop in quarterly net profit, but a 25% surge in non-interest income from wealth management services for high-net-worth clients offset the decline. This illustrates the critical industry shift from traditional interest-based models to fee-based asset management as banks face persistent margin pressure. Strengthening private banking capabilities has become essential for revenue diversification in a challenging interest rate environment.