Description

Mirae Asset Securities Co. Ltd., a prominent financial investment institution, operates its diverse business activities from its headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, extending its reach both domestically and across international markets. The company's operations are strategically divided into several key areas: wealth management, corporate investment banking, sales and trading, and principal investments along with other related ventures. Within its wealth management offerings, Mirae Asset Securities provides a broad spectrum of financial instruments and services. These include facilitating investments in both domestic and international equities, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), various structured products such as ELS/DLS, and mutual funds. The firm also manages pension plans, offers a modern digital platform for wealth oversight, provides securities brokerage, and delivers expert financial consulting services. On the corporate front, the investment banking division offers extensive advisory and financing solutions. This encompasses guiding initial public offerings (IPOs), arranging various bond issuances (including corporate, equity-linked, and global bonds), managing rights issues, securing financing for real estate projects, and structuring asset-backed securities. Moreover, the company participates in pre-IPO and mezzanine financing, manages private equity funds, establishes special purpose vehicles, administers real estate investment trusts (REITs), and furnishes M&A advisory expertise. The firm's trading desks and principal investment teams are actively involved in bond dealing and brokerage, managing hedge funds, undertaking proprietary investments, and dealing in derivatives. Beyond these core areas, Mirae Asset Securities also supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups through investment and the administration of associated investment groups. Its additional functions include the acquisition, disposition, and trading of its own assets, trust asset management, providing insurance, engaging in general investment activities, offering investment advisory, and pursuing real estate investment and leasing opportunities. Established in 1970, the company previously operated under the name Mirae Asset Daewoo Co., Ltd. before officially changing to Mirae Asset Securities Co. Ltd. in March 2021.