Global esports organization and industry leader KSV eSports and Mirae Asset , one of Asia’s largest independent financial service firms, have partnered to provide all KSV athletes, including League of Legends World Champion KSV eSports (formerly Samsung Galaxy), with financial management services, further solidifying KSV’s dedication to the organization’s athletes by offering premium services and amenities to spearhead the generation of professionalism and excellence in the esports industry.
The Mirae Asset Venture Investment sponsorship provides KSV’s teams and players competing in Overwatch, League of Legends, Heroes of the Storm and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds with premier financial management services, such as monetary education and literacy, individualized financial planning, securities investment and tax preparation services.
“Our players are professional athletes and deserve nothing less than the best quality support and treatment,” said Kevin Chou, CEO and co-founder of KSV eSports. “KSV is proud to lead the initiative for esports organizations to provide its athletes with important financial planning services to further develop responsible and respected professionals competing at the highest level.”
The financial management partnership adds to an extensive list of innovative KSV athlete amenities intended to attract, retain and develop top esports talent; and set the industry standard for what is expected of a foremost esports organization. KSV athlete amenities include:
· English tutoring;
· Media training;
· Competitive salaries;
· Nutrition services;
· Physical training;
· Financial management (Mirae Asset).
“The esports industry is rapidly expanding, as are player salaries,” said Justin Kim, General Manager, Mirae Asset Venture Investment. “We commend KSV for ensuring its players with varying degrees of life experience have access to quality financial management services to feel financially safe, comfortable, and empowered. This furthers KSV’s leadership vision of guiding esports to the global championship stage.”
