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FCA and JFSA: a rare dual regulatory combination

Hantec Markets holds FCA licence 502635 (UK) and JFSA registration (Japan), a dual regulatory combination that very few retail brokers outside Japan-headquartered firms achieve. For Japanese retail forex traders who want FCA-backed UK regulation alongside a JFSA-compliant account structure, Hantec's dual authorisation removes the choice traders normally face between UK regulatory protections and Japanese-language service standards.

The no minimum deposit policy on the Professional ECN account, with raw EUR/USD spreads from 0.0 pips at $6 round-turn commission, puts Hantec in direct competition with IC Markets and Pepperstone for traders who value entry flexibility alongside ECN pricing.

Transparent pricing: Standard and Professional ECN

The Standard account averages EUR/USD spreads around 1.2 pips with no commission. The Professional ECN delivers 0.0-0.1 pip averages with a $6 round-turn commission, competitive for traders doing 10+ lots per month. No deposit or withdrawal fee on standard methods.

FCA (502635) and JFSA: client fund segregation across jurisdictions

FCA regulation mandates client fund segregation at Tier 1 UK banks and negative balance protection for retail clients. FSCS covers UK clients up to GBP 85,000. JFSA regulation covers the Japanese entity and applies the same segregation requirements under Japanese law. FSA Seychelles covers international clients outside these jurisdictions.

Where it falls short

Outside Japan and the UK, Hantec's brand recognition is limited compared to peers with heavier marketing investment. No cTrader or TradingView integration is offered. Educational content and research tools are minimal. Platform availability is MT4 and MT5 only.

Bottom line

Hantec Markets is the natural recommendation for Japanese retail traders who want FCA-level regulatory protection from a broker with genuine JFSA compliance, raw ECN pricing from 0.0 pips, and no minimum deposit. Outside Japan and the UK, IC Markets, Pepperstone, or Pepperstone's ECN alternatives offer similar pricing with stronger multi-platform support.