홍콩ELS 과징금 8000억 축소 기류…은행권 '즐거운 비명' 지르나

South Korea's financial regulator has drastically reduced proposed penalties for Hong Kong ELS improper sales from 1.4 trillion to 600 billion won by downgrading the violation's severity classification. This decision is significant as it demonstrates a shift in regulatory interpretation and provides substantial relief to major banks, freeing up capital for productive and inclusive finance initiatives.