What is Maybank Securities?
Maybank Securities is a securities/financial firm headquartered in Singapore, operating under the umbrella of the Maybank group. It offers a wide range of investment products and services including equities, Contracts for Difference (CFDs), forex trading, bonds, ETFs, leveraged certificates, securities lending/borrowing, cross‑border market connectivity (e.g. Shenzhen–HK, Shanghai–HK), as well as investment banking and advisory services.
Safety vs Risk
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According to BrokerChooser, Maybank Securities is regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore, which lends credibility to its legitimacy.
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However, there have been warnings about fraudulent websites impersonating Maybank Securities, so investors should verify URLs and official channels.
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Regulation by a reputable authority reduces but does not eliminate risk entirely; always practice due diligence.
Products & Services
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They offer exposure to multiple asset classes: equities, forex, bonds, ETFs, leverage products, etc.
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Supports multi‑market, multi‑asset trading.
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They also offer securities lending, allowing clients to earn a return on idle shares via a collaboration with Citi’s CSLA platform.
Accounts & Costs
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Maybank Securities provides both live (real money) accounts and demo accounts for practice.
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Trading costs, such as spreads in FX, may be relatively wide — for example, EUR/USD spreads may start around 1.0 pip (or more, depending on market conditions and account type).
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Always review terms related to inactive account fees, account maintenance fees, margin requirements, and minimum deposit before engaging.
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