Toss Launches Financial Research Institute, "Toss Insight"

• A think tank for financial insights, policy analysis, and trend research
• Sungbong Ha, Team Leader of Corporate Strategy at Toss, appointed as the first director
• Ha: “This will be a new innovation that leads the future of the financial industry”

Viva Republica, the operator of the financial super app “Toss,” has launched “Toss Insight,” a financial management research institute.

Toss Insight will focus on policy analysis and trend research in the fintech sector to enhance understanding of finance. It aims to deliver meaningful insights to the financial industry and broaden its social impact. Additionally, it will support Toss’ sustainable growth strategies and assist in decision-making as a think tank.

In its early stages, Toss Insight will focus on analyzing policy and trends in the financial and digital finance industries. It will examine key movements in both domestic and global markets, identify areas for regulatory improvement, and propose policy recommendations. To achieve this, Toss Insight will also strengthen collaboration with academia and industry experts in finance, economics, and technology, incorporating latest research into policy proposals.

The first director of Toss Insight is Sungbong Ha, the Team Leader of Corporate Strategy at Toss. Ha previously worked at Korea Investment Corporation and Bain & Company before joining Toss in 2021. “Toss Insight will support Toss’ long-term growth through in-depth research, marking the beginning of new innovations that will shape the future of the financial industry,” said Director Ha.

Through the establishment of Toss Insight, Toss aims to further solidify its position as a financial platform. The initiative will begin with Toss’ Corporate Strategy Team, with plans to expand its research division through additional recruitment.