History

History

A History of Growth

Mirae Asset was founded in 1997 in the wake of the Asian currency crisis with a vision of and dedication to serving our clients, helping them build wealth for life. Our endeavor to expand overseas began in 2003 with the establishment of our Hong Kong office, which has become the backbone of our Asian and Emerging Market investment capabilities. Since the inception of that office, we have consistently enhanced our coverage and presence in the emerging markets and are now one of the world's largest emerging market investors.

We are committed to securing future levers of growth and providing value to our clients, as evidenced in our milestones.

June 2022

Mirae Asset Global Investments and Global X acquires ETF Securities in Australia.

April 2022

Mirae Asset Global Investments Brazil changes its name to Global X Brazil.

November 2020

Mirae Asset's Emerging Markets Great Consumer Fund surpasses $1 billion in assets under management.

September 2020

Mirae Asset Discovery Funds celebrate 10-year anniversary.

February 2018

Mirae Asset Global Investments acquired Global X, a leading ETF provider in the US.

September 2013

Mirae Asset Discovery Funds reach 3-year anniversary.

June 2012

Mirae Asset trademarks "Great Consumer" in the US.

September 2010

Mirae Asset Discovery Funds launched in the US.

April 2010

Harvard Business School selects Mirae Asset Financial Group as case study subject in "International Entrepreneurship" course.

September 2009

Mirae Asset Global Investments agrees to form an asset management joint venture in China.

April 2008

Mirae Asset Global Investments (USA) established. Mirae Asset Global Investments (Brazil) established.

March 2007

Mirae Asset Global Investments (United Kingdom) established.

November 2006

Mirae Asset Global Investments (India) established.

September 2006

Mirae Asset MAPS Global Investments opens Vietnam office.

December 2003

Mirae Asset Global Investments (HK) established.

November 2001

Mirae Asset Global Investments selected as Korean National Pension Service manager.

July 2001

Mirae Asset Global Investments launches Korea's first equity mutual fund.

December 1998

Mirae Asset Global Investments established.

August 1997

Mirae Asset Investment Advisory established.