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JapanThe brokers listed here hold licences from the Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA), Japan’s Tier 1 financial regulator. JFSA-authorised firms must comply with strict local regulations, including mandatory segregation of client funds and ongoing capital requirements. For retail clients, JFSA enforces a maximum leverage cap of 25:1 on forex trades. The regulator is known for strong oversight and regular enforcement actions, which helps ensure a high level of market integrity for Japanese traders.
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Interactive Brokers offers unrivalled market access and the lowest commissions in the industry for active stock traders. The TWS platform is extremely powerful but has a steep learning curve for beginners.
Saxo Bank offers institutional-grade market access in a polished web platform, making it a strong choice for sophisticated investors who want access to global stock markets, options, and bonds in a single account.
ThinkMarkets offers share CFDs on 3,000+ global stocks via MT4, MT5, and ThinkTrader under FCA and ASIC regulation, a well-regulated mobile-first broker with competitive share CFD pricing for active equity traders.
JFSA is classified as a Tier 1 regulator. Highest level of investor protection with strict capital requirements and segregated client funds.
We currently list 3 stock brokers regulated by JFSA. The full list is shown above, sorted by overall trader rating.
JFSA is based in Japan and covers the Japan jurisdiction. As a Tier 1 regulator, it enforces strict capital adequacy, client fund segregation, and compensation schemes, making it one of the safest options for retail investors.
Visit the official JFSA website and use their public register or licence verification tool. Enter the broker's registered name or licence number to confirm its status. This is the most reliable way to check a broker's regulatory standing.
Compensation availability depends on the specific rules of JFSA in Japan. Tier 1 regulators typically operate investor compensation schemes covering a portion of client funds. Check the regulator's official guidance for current limits and eligibility criteria.
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