Hanwha Investment & Securities

Name

Hanwha Investment & Securities

Legal name

Hanwha Investment & Securities Co., Ltd.

Website

https://hanwhawm.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Securities Brokerage and Investment Banking

NAICS

Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation (523150), Securities and Commodity Contracts Intermediation and Brokerage (5231), Investment Banking and Securities Intermediation (52315)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Security & Commodity Brokers, Dealers, Exchanges & Services (6200), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Tokenized Securities & Capital Markets Infrastructure (equities, bonds, funds, ATS/MTF connectivity) (FSAPAIAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

RWA Tokenization Platforms (asset onboarding, structuring, issuance) (FSAPAIAC), Tokenized Securities & Capital Markets (Equity, Debt, Funds) (FSADAEAA), Digital Asset Custody & Wallet Infrastructure for Institutions (MPC/HSM, key mgmt, policy controls) (FSAPAIAE)

Keywords

• Securities brokerage
• Investment banking
• Asset management
• Wealth management
• Trading services

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Brokerage Services: Core brokerage operations serving retail and institutional investors in Korean capital markets. Revenue is cyclical and sensitive to market volatility, trading volumes, and investor sentiment.
2. Trading: Proprietary trading activities across equity and other financial instruments.
3. Investment Banking: Corporate finance advisory, underwriting, and capital markets services.
4. Asset Management: Management of investment portfolios for institutional and high-net-worth clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Core offering

Hanwha Investment & Securities is a Korea Exchange-listed full-service securities company providing brokerage and trade execution, proprietary trading, investment banking advisory and underwriting, and asset management services to Korean retail and institutional investors. It is extending these capabilities into digital asset infrastructure via strategic investments and partnerships covering enterprise wallets, real-world asset tokenization, and blockchain-based financial services.

Product overview

Hanwha Investment & Securities is a South Korea-based full-service securities company providing brokerage, trading, investment banking, and asset management services. The company is expanding into digital finance through strategic investments in blockchain infrastructure, digital asset tokenization, and cryptocurrency exchange stakes. Its core offerings include traditional securities services along with emerging digital asset infrastructure capabilities developed through partnerships with Kresus Labs (enterprise wallet, tokenization) and investments in Dunamu (Upbit operator).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Brokerage Services Securities trading and execution services for retail and institutional clients in Korean and overseas capital markets.
• Trading Proprietary trading and market-making operations in Korean capital markets.
• Investment Banking Corporate finance advisory, underwriting, and capital markets services for corporate clients.
• Asset Management Investment management services for individual and institutional portfolios.
• Digital Asset Infrastructure Enterprise digital wallet infrastructure and real-world asset tokenization platforms developed through partnership with Kresus Labs, enabling on-chain financial workflows for digital asset services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Third expansion into Southeast Asia completed with acquisition of Indonesia's Ciptadana Sekuritas

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• XanglecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 January 2026Hanwha Investment & Securities signed an MoU with Xangle, a blockchain data provider, to expand digital asset research and investment opportunities. The partnership was part of Hanwha Finance's participation at the 2026 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, aiming to strengthen blockchain-based digital asset data services.
• Kresus LabscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2025Hanwha Investment & Securities signed an MOU with Kresus Labs during Abu Dhabi Finance Week 2025 to collaborate on digital asset infrastructure development. The partnership focuses on digital wallet development, tokenization of financial instruments, blockchain infrastructure, and talent exchange. In February 2026, Hanwha invested approximately $13 million (18 billion Korean won) in Kresus Labs to expand enterprise wallet capabilities and real-world asset tokenization.
• ChrysusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Hanwha Investment & Securities has invested in Chrysus as part of its real-world asset tokenization strategy, pioneering RWA tokenization alongside investments in Cross Angle.
• Cross AngleminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Hanwha Investment & Securities has invested in Cross Angle as part of its real-world asset tokenization initiatives in the digital finance space.
• Ciptadana Asset ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Hanwha Investment & Securities plans to extend its assets under management with a future acquisition of Ciptadana Asset Management, following the completion of the Ciptadana Sekuritas acquisition.
• Ciptadana Sekuritas (Ciptadana Securities)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2024Hanwha Investment & Securities completed the acquisition of Indonesia's Ciptadana Sekuritas, a financial services company affiliated with Lippo Group, after receiving final approval from Indonesian authorities. This marks Hanwha's third expansion into Southeast Asia following Vietnam and Singapore, with plans to develop digital finance platforms in Indonesia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• Dunamu (Upbit): Dunamu operates Upbit, Korea's largest cryptocurrency exchange, in which Hanwha holds a 9.84% strategic stake. While not a direct competitor, Dunamu is a critical ecosystem participant and partner relevant to Hanwha's tokenization and digital asset strategy.

Broad incumbents

• Morgan Stanley: Morgan Stanley is a global full-service investment bank and wealth manager with a growing Asia-Pacific franchise. It is a broad incumbent peer in investment banking, trading, and wealth management, particularly relevant given Hanwha's expansion into overseas trading and wealth services.
• Goldman Sachs: Goldman Sachs is a global investment bank and securities firm with significant Asian and Korean operations across trading, investment banking, and asset management. It represents a broader incumbent competing for institutional Korean capital markets business and cross-border flow.

Direct peers

• Shinhan Investment: Shinhan Investment is the securities subsidiary of Shinhan Financial Group, a major Korean financial holding company. It competes directly with Hanwha in retail brokerage, investment banking, and asset management services.
• Korea Investment & Securities: Korea Investment & Securities is a leading Korean securities firm with a strong retail and institutional brokerage franchise, comparable to Hanwha across product mix and customer segments. It also competes in overseas trading operations.
• NH Investment & Securities: NH Investment & Securities is one of Korea's largest retail-focused securities firms affiliated with NongHyup Financial Group. It is comparable to Hanwha on retail brokerage scale, online trading platform, and domestic capital markets intermediation.
• Hana Financial Investment: Hana Financial Investment is the securities arm of Hana Financial Group, one of the largest Korean financial conglomerates. It is a direct peer in brokerage, IB, and asset management, and notably also a co-shareholder in Dunamu alongside Hanwha.
• Samsung Securities: Samsung Securities is a major Korean securities firm providing brokerage, trading, investment banking, and wealth management services, affiliated with Samsung Group. It competes head-to-head with Hanwha in Korean retail brokerage and institutional capital markets.
• Mirae Asset Securities: Mirae Asset Securities is one of the largest Korean full-service securities firms, offering brokerage, trading, investment banking, and asset management to retail and institutional clients. It is the most directly comparable peer by product mix, customer base, and domestic Korean market focus.
• KB Securities: KB Securities (formerly Hyundai Securities) is a Korean full-service securities firm under KB Financial Group offering brokerage, trading, investment banking, and asset management. It is directly comparable on the integrated financial group model that Hanwha is pursuing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments59 records

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