Mirae Asset Securities Review · 2026

What is Mirae Asset?

Mirae Asset is a Seoul-based multi-asset securities broker whose corporate history dates to 1970. Korea's DART corporate database lists Mirae Asset Securities Co., Ltd. on the KOSPI market under code 006800. The firm operates as a securities group rather than a dedicated retail spot-forex or CFD (Contract for Difference) broker. Its business spans brokerage, wealth management, investment banking, sales and trading, derivatives, and principal investments.

The international network extends beyond the Korean parent company through separately regulated subsidiaries. Mirae Asset's official global-business page reported operations in 11 regions, 25 overseas subsidiaries, and three representative offices as of June 2026. The network includes the United Kingdom, United States, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Indonesia, and other markets. Each regulated subsidiary operates under its own local permissions and client eligibility rules.

Which regulators license Mirae Asset?

Mirae Asset operates through multiple regulated legal entities rather than one universal brokerage license. In the United Kingdom, FCA (UK Financial Conduct Authority) records identify Mirae Asset Securities (UK) Ltd under FRN 149240. The firm's UK materials describe institutional sales, trading, brokerage, and investment-banking activities. FCA records and recent regulatory documentation continued to identify the entity as authorised during the September 19, 2026 review scan.

In the United States, FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) BrokerCheck identifies Mirae Asset Securities (USA) Inc. under CRD 30679. The same entity carries SEC (US Securities and Exchange Commission) file number 8-45034. FINRA's public record states that the firm is registered with the SEC and multiple US self-regulatory organizations. Mirae Asset research materials also identify the US entity as a FINRA and SIPC member.

Hong Kong's SFC (Securities and Futures Commission) records identify Mirae Asset Securities (HK) Limited under CE number BJB333. The SFC has published regulatory records for that licensed corporation, including activity-condition changes. In Singapore, the MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) Financial Institutions Directory lists Mirae Asset Securities (Singapore) Pte. Ltd. as a Capital Markets Services Licensee and Exempt Financial Adviser. The MAS directory covers securities, collective investment schemes, and related advisory permissions.

Investor protection depends on the exact contracting entity and service. Eligible UK claims can fall within Financial Services Compensation Scheme rules where the product and claimant qualify. Eligible US brokerage customers can receive SIPC protection for missing securities and cash within statutory limits. SIPC does not protect against ordinary market losses or declines in investment value.

Trading platforms

Trading platforms center on Mirae Asset's proprietary Korean brokerage technology rather than MetaTrader. The verified platform set is M-STOCK, m.Global, and KAIROS. MetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, and cTrader support was not verified in official materials during this review. That distinction matters because the platform environment resembles a multi-asset securities brokerage more than a conventional retail forex terminal stack.

M-STOCK

M-STOCK is the firm's main digital investment platform for Korean brokerage customers. Official materials describe access to investment information, research, financial products, transaction records, and AI-based analytical functions. The platform is built around securities investing rather than a forex-only dealing interface.

m.Global

m.Global is the mobile interface associated with overseas securities activity. Mirae Asset's official support pages direct customers to m.Global for overseas-stock orders, balances, and transaction history. This separates international securities workflows from the domestic-stock functions found in M-STOCK.

KAIROS

KAIROS is an HTS (Home Trading System), meaning a desktop trading terminal used for securities-market access. Official support material identifies KAIROS as a channel for account and transaction-history functions. FXSharp's prior research did not verify a MetaQuotes or Spotware server for the group.

Account types

Account types reflect the firm's broader securities business rather than Standard, Raw, or ECN (Electronic Communication Network) forex tiers. The verified account categories include securities, CMA, pension, futures and options, and overseas-derivatives accounts. Product access depends on the account, jurisdiction, suitability requirements, and local regulatory entity. No universal retail forex account model was verified across the group.

• Securities Account: general brokerage access for eligible securities products.
• CMA: a Korean cash-management account linked to investment and liquidity services.
• Pension: retirement-oriented investment access under applicable Korean rules.
• Futures & Options: derivatives access subject to separate eligibility and risk procedures.
• Overseas Derivatives: access to eligible international derivative markets and contracts.

Minimum deposit

Minimum deposit is not published as one universal amount across the Mirae Asset group. The retail minimum deposit is therefore listed as N/A. Different securities, pension, derivatives, and institutional services use separate onboarding and funding conditions. A single dollar threshold would misrepresent a group whose accounts span several jurisdictions and product types.

This differs from a conventional retail forex broker that advertises one opening balance for a Standard or Raw account. Mirae Asset's public materials focus on account eligibility, product access, and local brokerage procedures instead. Readers comparing forex brokers should therefore treat any third-party claim of a universal Mirae Asset minimum with caution unless a specific entity and account are named.

Deposit and withdrawal methods

Deposit and withdrawal methods are tied to the relevant securities account and local banking framework. FXSharp found no verified universal list of cards, electronic wallets, cryptocurrency deposits, or other retail forex funding rails. Official Korean materials describe account-based transfer and transaction functions, but funding instructions vary by service. A single global payment-method list cannot be established from the verified disclosures.

Operationally, this means the legal entity matters before evaluating transfer procedures. A Korean securities account, US institutional brokerage relationship, and UK institutional account do not share one cashier system. Withdrawal timing also depends on settlement status, instrument type, banking cutoffs, and local account rules. No group-wide instant-withdrawal commitment was verified.

Tradeable instruments

Tradeable instruments extend well beyond currencies and form the core of Mirae Asset's multi-asset profile. Verified group activities include equities, fixed income, funds, futures, options, structured or other derivatives, wealth-management products, and selected foreign-exchange services. The UK subsidiary specifically describes equity and fixed-income brokerage alongside securities financing. Hong Kong regulatory materials also document securities and derivative-related activities.

Forex exposure should therefore be understood within a broader securities and derivatives framework. The reviewed materials did not establish a standardized retail spot-forex catalogue with a published pair count. They also did not establish a group-wide CFD catalogue comparable with dedicated retail CFD brokers. Instrument availability changes with the legal entity, account type, and client classification.

Spread and commission structure

Spread and commission structure is not published as one retail forex pricing schedule for the group. A spread is the gap between an instrument's bid and ask prices. The forex spread is listed as N/A because no verified group-wide retail spot-forex spread was identified. Securities and derivatives pricing instead follows the fee schedule attached to the relevant market, entity, and account.

This distinction prevents a misleading comparison with brokers advertising EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 or 1.0 pip. A pip is a standard small unit used to measure many currency-price movements. Mirae Asset's verified public profile does not support one comparable retail-forex starting-spread figure. Customers must evaluate the actual securities or derivatives fee schedule for their contracting entity.

Leverage and margin requirements

Leverage and margin requirements vary by instrument and jurisdiction rather than following one retail forex maximum. Leverage means controlling a larger position with a smaller amount of posted capital. Maximum forex leverage is therefore listed as N/A. No verified group-wide ratio such as 1:30, 1:100, or 1:500 applies across Mirae Asset accounts.

Margin requirements for futures, options, securities financing, and other derivatives follow their specific market and regulatory frameworks. Margin is the collateral required to maintain a leveraged position. Derivative-account eligibility can also require additional risk acknowledgements or registration steps. A leverage figure without the instrument, entity, and account context would not be comparable across the group.

Customer support

Customer support operates through regional entities rather than one universal forex help desk. Mirae Asset Securities publishes the Korean contact number +82 1588 6800, while overseas subsidiaries list their own local contact details. The UK and Singapore entities also publish office-specific telephone and email channels. The reviewed materials did not establish one global support-language list or a universal 24-hour service commitment.

Entity-specific contact details are especially relevant for regulatory or account questions. A US brokerage inquiry belongs with Mirae Asset Securities (USA) Inc., while an FCA-regulated relationship belongs with the UK company. This structure mirrors the group's separate licenses and legal entities. It also reduces the usefulness of generic support claims that do not identify the customer's contracting company.

Mobile app and trading experience

Mobile app access centers on M-STOCK and m.Global, with KAIROS covering desktop trading workflows. Official support pages show transaction-history and order functions distributed across those channels. M-STOCK handles broad domestic investment workflows, while m.Global focuses on overseas securities. FXSharp's research did not verify MT4, MT5, cTrader, or an associated retail forex VPS service.

The practical experience therefore differs from an MT4-based forex account built around expert advisers and MetaQuotes servers. Mirae Asset's software is designed around its own securities ecosystem and market-access structure. Research, investment information, account records, domestic stocks, and overseas securities sit inside that environment. Traders dependent on MetaTrader automation would not find verified MetaTrader support in the current data.

Mirae Asset verdict: pros, cons, and the catch

Mirae Asset's defining strength is its regulated multi-jurisdictional securities structure rather than a specialized retail forex proposition. Public records support FCA, SEC, FINRA, SFC, and MAS oversight through named subsidiaries. The publicly listed Korean parent, long operating history, and international network add corporate transparency. Its proprietary platforms also cover a broad securities and derivatives workflow.

The main limitation for forex-focused readers is equally specific. No verified MT4, MT5, or cTrader support appears in FXSharp's current research, and no universal retail forex spread or leverage schedule is published. The firm also does not present one global minimum deposit or retail funding menu. Its offering therefore fits a multi-asset securities framework rather than the standardized account model of a dedicated retail spot-forex broker.

Forex and derivative products carry high leverage; some or all invested capital may be lost. This content is for information only, not investment advice. Verify the broker's current regulation status with the relevant authority's official site before any investment decision.