Shinhan Financial Group (SHG) appoints Samil PwC as auditor for FY2026–FY2028

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Shinhan Financial Group reported a change in its external auditor for upcoming financial years. For FY2023 to FY2025, the group has been audited by Samjong KPMG. Starting with FY2026 and continuing through FY2028, the appointed external auditor will be Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers. This change formalizes who will review and verify Shinhan Financial Group’s financial statements for those years.

Form 6-K: How Foreign Companies Report to the SEC →

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, DC 20549

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FORM 6-K

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the Month of December 2025

Commission File Number: 001-31798

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SHINHAN FINANCIAL GROUP CO., LTD.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

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20, Sejong-daero 9-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul 04513, Korea
(Address of principal executive offices)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  Form 40-F 

Shinhan Financial Group Appointed External Auditor for FY2026 ~ FY2028

On December 30, 2025, Shinhan Financial Group appointed external auditor for FY2026 ~ FY2028.

Before - External auditor for FY2023 ~ FY2025 : Samjong KPMG

After - External auditor for FY2026 ~ FY2028 : Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

				Shinhan Financial Group Co., Ltd.
				(Registrant)
Date: December 30, 2025				By:		/s/ CHUN Sang Yung
				Name: CHUN Sang Yung
				Title: Chief Financial Officer

FAQ

What did Shinhan Financial Group (SHG) announce in this 6-K filing?

Shinhan Financial Group announced the appointment of a new external auditor, naming Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers as auditor for FY2026 to FY2028.

Who is Shinhan Financial Group’s current external auditor for FY2023 to FY2025?

For FY2023 to FY2025, Shinhan Financial Group’s external auditor is Samjong KPMG.

Who will be Shinhan Financial Group’s external auditor for FY2026 to FY2028?

Shinhan Financial Group has appointed Samil PricewaterhouseCoopers as its external auditor for FY2026 to FY2028.

From which fiscal year does the new external auditor appointment at Shinhan Financial Group take effect?

The new external auditor appointment takes effect from FY2026 and will cover FY2026, FY2027, and FY2028.

Does this filing mention who authorized the change of external auditor at Shinhan Financial Group?

Yes. The report is signed on behalf of Shinhan Financial Group by CHUN Sang Yung, Chief Financial Officer.