Hana Financial Group posted robust first-half earnings driven by a surge in wealth management and investment banking fees, with first-half net profit reaching 2.4 trillion won and core income up strongly. In the second quarter, the group earned 1.19 trillion won in net profit and 1.59 trillion won in operating profit, as revenue rose about 13%, though market expectations for quarterly profit were slightly below consensus. Fee income, especially brokerage commissions, jumped markedly, reflecting higher stock trading activity and expanded product sales in wealth management, while the investment banking and sales & trading divisions contributed through high-quality deals and proactive risk management. Hana Securities reported identical first-half results to the group, posting 273.1 billion won in net profit and 345.3 billion won in operating profit, powered by increased brokerage income and stable IB profits. The company signaled ongoing plans to deliver new investor platforms and a mobile trading system in the third quarter, aiming to sustain growth across all divisions. Overall, Hana Financial Group maintained strong profit growth and shareholder returns, even as quarterly results faced market-forecast scrutiny.