TA Securities Holdings

What TA Securities Holdings does

TA Securities Holdings Berhad (TASH) is a Malaysian stockbroking and investment services firm incorporated on 1 July 1973, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of TA Enterprise Berhad, a publicly listed conglomerate on Bursa Malaysia. The firm holds a Securities Commission Malaysia license under the Capital Markets and Services Act 2007 and is a Participating Organisation of Bursa Malaysia, with a separate Recognized Principal Adviser authorisation for corporate finance work. It maintains an issued and paid-up share capital of RM350 million and operates nine physical branches across Malaysia spanning Kuala Lumpur, Ipoh, Sibu, Kota Bharu, Petaling Jaya, Melaka, Penang, two Johor Bahru locations, and Segamat.

The company offers retail and institutional clients a multi-product capital markets platform: conventional stockbroking on Bursa Malaysia, Shariah-compliant Islamic broking, share margin financing, discretionary financing (DF and DF+, with T+7 settlement), a Foreign Desk providing Direct Market Access to 13 international markets, corporate finance advisory spanning IPOs, M&A, rights issues and ACE Market sponsorships, equity investment research via the Bursa Research Incentive Scheme (Bursa RISE), and nominee custody services through six authorised nominee entities. Digital distribution rests on three proprietary platforms: TA Online (web), AsiaEBroker (iOS, Android, Huawei mobile), and TA SmarTrade, a next-generation mobile app launched in August 2025 providing integrated access to US, Hong Kong, and Singapore markets. Distribution is hybrid — branch-led for face-to-face intermediation by dealer representatives and remisiers, self-serve digital for direct clients.

Revenue is generated through a mix of transactional and recurring streams: brokerage commissions at a disclosed 0.21% take rate on contract value, discretionary financing fees (0.5%) and interest (7% p.a.), margin financing interest income (rates not disclosed), stamp duty and clearing fee pass-throughs, nominee custody fees, corporate finance advisory retainers, and proprietary trading income. The firm sells to four principal segments: retail investors, institutional investors, Shariah-compliant investors, corporate clients needing advisory, and foreign investors accessing Malaysian equities or vice versa. The firm has accumulated recurring recognition at the annual Bursa Malaysia Excellence Awards since at least 2013, including Champion Best Remisier (2025), Champion Best Retail Equities Participating Organisation (2016), and Champion Best Institutional Equities (2014, 2015).

Name

TA Securities Holdings

Legal name

TA Securities Holdings Berhad

Website

https://tasecurities.com.my

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TA Securities Holdings Berhad is a Malaysian Securities Commission-licensed stockbroker and Bursa Malaysia Participating Organisation offering retail and institutional clients brokerage, margin and discretionary financing, Shariah-compliant broking, foreign market access across 13 exchanges, corporate finance advisory, and nominee custody services via nine branches and three proprietary trading platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Kuala Lumpur

HQ country

Malaysia

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Brokerage Commissions: Commission fees charged on equity trades executed on Bursa Malaysia and foreign exchanges. Brokerage rates typically charged as percentage of contract value.
2. Share Margin Financing: Interest income from credit facilities extended to clients to finance the purchase of shares listed on Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad.
3. Discretionary Financing: Fees including DF Fee (0.5% of financing amount) and interest charges for extended settlement periods (T+7) allowing clients flexibility in portfolio management and trading strategy.
4. Corporate Finance Advisory: Advisory fees for corporate exercises including Initial Public Offerings, Mergers & Acquisitions, Rights Issues, Private Placements, and other corporate restructuring services.
5. Nominee Services: Custodial and nominee services for holding client assets including shares, stocks and bonds with associated processing fees for entitlements and proxy services.
6. Islamic Broking Services: Shariah-compliant stockbroking services providing alternative to conventional trading for investors seeking Islamic-compliant investment solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TA Securities Holdings Berhad is a Malaysian stockbroking firm that buys and sells securities on Bursa Malaysia on behalf of clients, provides margin financing to investors, offers corporate finance advisory services (including IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and capital raising), and runs Shariah-compliant Islamic broking alongside conventional equity and foreign exchange trading. The firm operates nine branches across Malaysia and distributes its services through three proprietary digital trading platforms (TA Online, AsiaEBroker, and TA SmarTrade) in addition to its physical branch network.

Product overview

TA Securities Holdings Berhad operates a diversified financial services platform under a unified stockbroking and investment services umbrella. The core offering centres on Bursa Malaysia stockbroking (conventional and Islamic/Shariah-compliant), supplemented by leverage products (Share Margin Financing, Discretionary Financing, Discretionary Financing PLUS), international market access via the Foreign Desk covering 13 global exchanges, and corporate finance advisory. Digital access is provided through two distinct platforms: the established TA Online web and mobile (AsiaEBroker) platform serving primarily Bursa Malaysia traders, and the newer TA SmarTrade mobile app (launched 2025) providing integrated access to US, Hong Kong, and Singapore markets. Supporting services include Investment Research, Nominee Services, e-IPO subscription, and Digital Onboarding.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TA Online: Online stock trading platform providing real-time stock prices, trade execution, portfolio tracking, and business news access.
• TA SmarTrade
• TA SmarTrade

Products and services

• Equity Stockbroking Execution of equity buy and sell orders on Bursa Malaysia on behalf of retail and institutional clients.
• Margin Financing Financing extended to clients to purchase securities, repayable with interest, allowing leveraged equity exposure.
• Corporate Finance Advisory Advisory and sponsoring services for IPOs, rights issues, mergers and acquisitions, and other capital-raising transactions for Malaysian corporates.
• Online Trading Platform Suite (TA Online, AsiaEBroker, TA SmarTrade) Proprietary web and mobile trading platforms that allow clients to place equity orders, view market data, and manage their trading accounts.
• Islamic Broking Shariah-compliant securities broking service that allows Muslim clients to trade equities that meet Islamic investment criteria.
• Foreign Exchange Trading Foreign currency trading services offered to clients alongside equity broking.
• Nominee and Custodial Services Nominee holding and custodial services that safeguard client securities and simplify trade settlement.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Bursa Malaysia Securities BerhadcoreTechnology or IntegrationTA Securities Holdings Berhad is a Participating Organisation of Bursa Malaysia, enabling execution and clearing of equity trades on the Malaysian exchange.
• Bursa Malaysia - Bursa RISE ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTA Securities Holdings Berhad has been appointed as a participating company to conduct research reports on allocated public listed companies (PLCs) under the Bursa Research Incentive Scheme (Bursa RISE).
• International Stock Exchanges (Direct Market Access)coreTechnology or IntegrationTA Securities provides access to 13 international equity markets through Direct Market Access (DMA) trading platform including AMEX/NYSE MKT, ASX, HKEX, IDX, LSE, NASDAQ, NYSE, SET, SGX, SSE-HK Connect, SZSE-HK Connect, TSE, and TSX.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Affin Hwang Capital: Affin Hwang Capital is a Malaysian investment bank and Bursa Malaysia participating organisation offering retail and institutional stockbroking, margin financing, ECM advisory, and nominee services, directly comparable to TASH's full-service brokerage model.
• RHB Investment Bank: RHB Investment Bank is a Malaysian full-service investment bank participating in Bursa Malaysia, offering stockbroking, equity capital markets, IPO sponsorship, and margin financing — overlapping with TASH's core product set.
• Phillip Securities (Malaysia): Phillip Securities operates a Malaysian brokerage offering online trading, margin financing, and ECM advisory with a regional (ASEAN) footprint, comparable to TASH in providing retail-friendly digital platforms and full-service stockbroking.
• Kenanga Investment Bank: Kenanga Investment Bank is a Malaysian full-service investment bank providing retail and institutional stockbroking, ECM advisory, and digital trading platforms, directly comparable to TASH in target segments and recurring award recognition at Bursa Malaysia.
• Public Invest: Public Invest is the investment banking arm of Public Bank Group, offering Bursa Malaysia brokerage, margin financing, and corporate finance advisory, directly comparable in scale and product mix to TASH.
• AmInvestment Bank: AmInvestment Bank is a Malaysian investment bank offering equity brokerage, ECM advisory, IPO underwriting, and discretionary financing, operating across similar retail and institutional client segments as TASH.
• Hong Leong Investment Bank: Hong Leong Investment Bank is a Malaysian investment bank offering Bursa Malaysia brokerage, ECM advisory, IPO sponsorship, and discretionary financing, serving as a direct competitor to TASH in both retail and institutional equity segments.
• Maybank Investment Bank: Maybank Investment Bank, part of the largest Malaysian banking group, provides equity trading on Bursa Malaysia, ECM advisory, IPO sponsorship, and retail/institutional brokerage, serving as a primary competitor in most of TASH's product lines.
• CIMB Securities: CIMB Securities is the brokerage arm of one of Malaysia's largest banking groups, offering Bursa Malaysia and regional equity trading, margin financing, and corporate finance advisory, directly competing with TASH across retail, institutional, and advisory segments.

Emerging players

• Moomoo Securities Malaysia: Moomoo is a digital-first regional broker (subsidiary of Futu Holdings) entering Malaysia with low-commission mobile trading and global market access, representing the fintech segment most directly threatening TASH's retail brokerage economics and digital platform adoption.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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