Samsung Securities
FSC-regulated South Korean broker backed by the Samsung conglomerate
Platform Overview
Samsung Securities is an FSC-regulated South Korean broker founded in 1982, part of the Samsung Group conglomerate. It offers DMA trading across 3,000+ KRX and global securities including shares, futures, options, bonds, and ETFs. Samsung Securities is one of Korea's premier wealth management and brokerage firms.
Company Information
- Registered Company Name
- Samsung Securities Co., Ltd.
- Brand Name
- Samsung Securities
- Headquarters
- South Korea
- Year Established
- 1982
- Parent Company
- Samsung Group
- Publicly Listed
- Yes
Transparency Signals
Multi-jurisdictional regulatory compliance
Regulated by light-touch jurisdictional authority
- Regulated under light-touch jurisdiction with developing oversight standards
Regulated under light-touch jurisdiction with developing oversight standards
Trust Dimension Breakdown
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Regulatory Intelligence
Brand Name
Regulatory References
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Regional Market Signals
Malaysia Market
Asia Pacific
Global Market
Regulatory Licenses
Internal Transparency
Transparency profile visualization
Trading Conditions
| Instrument | Spread |
|---|---|
| EUR/USD | N/A |
| GBP/USD | N/A |
| USD/JPY | N/A |
| XAU/USD | N/A |
- Commission
- 0.01%-0.15% commission on equities
- Inactivity Fee
- None
- Deposit Fees
- None
- Withdrawal Fees
- None
- Withdrawal Processing Time
- T+2 settlement
Platform Infrastructure
Safety & Protection
Operational Details
- Supported Languages
- Korean, English
- Support Channels
- PhoneEmailBranch OfficeKakaoTalk
- Payment Methods
- Bank TransferOnline Banking
Community Snapshot
Submit a Complaint
Platform Comparison
| Regulatory Tier | Tier 3 | Tier 1 |
| Transparency Signals | 6.0/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Minimum Deposit | KRW 0 | $250 |
| Maximum Leverage | Up to 1:3 (margin) | Up to 1:200 |
| Spread Type | N/A | Variable |
| Execution Model | DMA | Market Maker |
| Year Established | 1982 | 1974 |
| Trading Products | 6 | 10 |
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