KB Securities Obtains Approval for General Currency Exchange Operations

KB Securities announced on September 4 that it obtained approval for general currency exchange operations from the Ministry of Economy and Finance on August 27, and will officially begin providing general currency exchange services to individual customers.

Previously, the Ministry of Economy and Finance announced in its 2023 "Foreign Exchange System Reform Plan" that it would allow securities firms to offer general currency exchange services to both individuals and corporations. In response, KB Securities comprehensively upgraded its internal IT system stability, internal control processes, and the appropriateness of customer-facing currency exchange transactions. The company then submitted the relevant documentation and received approval from the Ministry of Economy and Finance.

With this approval, KB Securities can now move beyond currency exchange services solely for investment purposes and provide foreign exchange services that meet the real-life needs of individual customers, such as travelers and students studying abroad. Through this, KB Securities plans to evolve into a comprehensive, customer-centric financial platform and continue expanding its range of financial services.

Son Heejae, Head of the Digital Business Group at KB Securities, stated, "With this approval for general currency exchange operations, the stability and reliability of KB Securities' foreign exchange services have been officially recognized. We will continue to provide currency exchange services that customers can trust and expand innovative financial services tailored to diverse needs in daily life."

Going forward, KB Securities plans to establish a foreign exchange service that enables customers to directly exchange foreign currencies, receive cash if needed, and make overseas remittances-all in one place.

Currently, KB Securities provides currency exchange services necessary for investments in overseas stocks, overseas bonds, and foreign currency repurchase agreements (RPs), and has been operating general currency exchange services for corporate clients since October 2024. Currency exchange services can be accessed via the KB Securities mobile trading system (MTS) "KB M-able," the home trading system (HTS) "H-able," "M-able Wide," and at KB Securities branches.

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