Broker Summary
What Wikilix has recorded about Imamura Securities: its history, the licences it holds, its trading conditions and its fees.
Imamura Securities, Inc. - Founded in 1921, Imamura Securities is Japan's oldest financial company. While originally established as a company for the brokerage of traditional stocks and bonds, Imamura has expanded to underwrite and trade derivative products. As well as competing with large national firms, Imamura maintains its focus on regional clients and is familiar with the local economy.
Basic Products - Imamura provides a broad range of brokerage services, including:
Trading of Stocks and Bonds; Trading of Derivatives via the company's trading desk; General brokerage services; Underwriting; and Securitized trades based on designations. All of Imamura's products are based on traditional Japanese investments and are designed to establish a personal relationship with the client.
Imamura has focused primarily on the Japanese market, especially the market in Ishikawa Prefecture, to better serve the specific needs of local investors.
Regulatory Compliance & Licensing - As a regulated entity, Imamura is subject to regulation by Japan's Financial Services Authority (FSA). Imamura does not disclose its licensing information, however, as it is a fully functional and compliant marketplace operator.Regulatory Regulator License Number Status
Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) Not publicly disclosed Still in business and up-to-date.
Trading Conditions and Platform Technological Capabilities
Trading Conditions:
There is no public information about spreads, leverage, minimum deposits, or commissions. As with many Japanese traditional brokers, Imamura likely utilizes a commission-based trading model without providing leverage for retail clients.
Compared to an international brokerage that offers its clients various online trading options, Imamura appears to utilize conventional brokerage tools and employs a direct connection between brokers and clients, rather than cutting-edge mobile apps, for trade execution.
Platform Technology:
Information regarding platform technology and apps is scarce. Imamura apparently employs traditional means of trading by providing clients with direct access to its representatives via the phone, in-person, or other communications methods. Therefore, therefore, no mobile application is available for download.
Customer Reviews and Reputation:
While there is little available about Imamura's reputation in the industry, its more than 100 years of operation suggest an established history of reliability and dependability. As such, clients who are more comfortable working with a broker in person and want a relationship-based approach rather than strictly through online trading capabilities are likely to find Imamura an attractive option.
Recent Developments:
As of 2024, there have been no announcements regarding significant operational changes or expansions at Imamura. For the time being, it will continue its business, as usual, utilising its long-standing operational model.
Bottom Line:
Imamura Securities is a long-established brokerage, with an emphasis on retaining and building long-term client relationships, and an emphasis on maintaining a traditional business model rather than focusing on digital expansion. As a result, while its current engagement may not be widely available via mobile applications, its extensive regional experience and compliance with the regulatory requirements in Japan provide a compelling reason for investors in Ishikawa and the surrounding Hokuriku area to keep supporting Imamura. For conservative, relationship-oriented investors who are not currently engaged with online trading firms, Imamura provides substantial evidence of sustainability and confidence in their operations.
Regulatory Licenses
Imamura Securities is listed with a tier-1 or tier-2 licence that we have not yet checked against the regulator's register. An unchecked row is not a finding either way.
How far our check got
- 1 not yet checked
FSATier 1
What the register says
- Licence number
- Hokuriku Bureau of Finance Director (Kinsho) No. 3
- Type
- Retail Forex License
Client protection under this licence
- No compensation schemeNo mandatory insurance (but strict fund segregation)
- Client money kept separate
- Negative balance protection
- Complaints routeFINMAC
- Maximum leverage1:25
These are the rules FSA sets for the firms it licenses. They are not a statement about how Imamura Securities applies them, or about which of its companies would hold your account.
About Financial Services Agency
Onshore regulatorGovernment bodyCompensation: No mandatory insurance (but strict fund segregation)Public registerTransparency: high- Typical cost of this licence
- JPY 50000000+
Funding Methods
One way to fund an account.
| Method | Deposit fee | Withdrawal fee | Min deposit | Withdrawal min / max | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bank TransferBank TransferDeposit minimum approximately $100. Withdrawal fees likely charged by banks or intermediaries. Processing times typically 1-3 business days based on industry standards. | Not recorded | Not recorded | USD 100 | Not recordedNot recorded | 1 day |
Global Domains
One domain on record. All active and served over HTTPS.
Corporate Network
One legal entity behind the Imamura Securities brand.
- Imamura Securities Co., Ltd.Active

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