SHIZUGIN TM

SHIZUGIN TM SECURITIES CO., LTD. is a Japanese-based brokerage and subsidiary of Shizuoka Financial Group, Inc., which offers a full range of investment and financial management solutions to individuals and institutions. The company is licensed to operate as a broker-dealer under the supervision of the Tokai Financial Bureau, and is also a member of the Japan Securities Dealers Association (JSDA).

SHIZUGIN TM is headquartered in Shizuoka City, Japan, and offers an extensive line of traditional products, including equities, fixed-income products, managed funds, and other related products and services. SHIZUGIN TM is affiliated with one of the largest regional financial companies in Japan and is committed to providing our clients with the best possible solutions through a client-centric, regulatory-compliant approach, each backed by the firm’s many years of experience in the finance industry.

Regulatory Framework

SHIZUGIN TM SECURITIES operates under a license issued by the Tokai Financial Bureau (Kinsho) No. 10 to conduct business as a registered financial instruments business under Japanese law. The activities of SHIZUGIN TM are subject to the oversight of the Financial Services Agency of Japan, which has established rigorous standards for investor protection, transparency of operations and risk management practices, and, as a result, positions SHIZUGIN TM as a legitimate and compliant securities provider within Japan’s vast financial regulatory network.

Company Overview and Structure

SHIZUGIN TM SECURITIES was established on December 22, 2000, and has expanded over the past twenty-plus years in a highly regulated industry through the continual development of its branch networks and service offerings.
As a member of the Shizuoka Financial Group, SHIZUGIN TM benefits from working within one of Japan's largest regional banking and financial services companies, thereby gaining strong institutional support and integration with the group's banking and trust operations. In fact, the Shizuoka Financial Group is primarily the shareholder of SHIZUGIN TM, thereby providing a stable corporate structure that enables the company to support multiple investment service types.
Currently, approximately 19 branches across Japan provide local service and client access, primarily in securities trading, asset management, and investment consultation.

Marketable Instruments and Services

SHIZUGIN TM offers a range of regulated financial products tailored to diverse investment needs.
• Equities and Stocks: Domestic and selected international stocks listed on major exchanges.  
• Bonds: JGBS (Japanese Government Bonds), Corporate Bonds and selected Foreign Bonds.
• Investment Trusts: A full range of investment trust funds, including domestic and international asset classes.
Moreover, SHIZUGIN TM provides customised advisory services and customised portfolio support; the firm's investment trust offering includes over 140 funds across multiple asset categories, including stocks, bonds and REITs.Account Types / Client Support
SHIZUGIN TM caters to a variety of investor types, ranging from novice individual clients to institutional investors. The firm offers structured account types that comply with Japanese tax and investment laws, and clients receive both face-to-face and digital consultation on their investments, as well as through online resources.

Customer Support is available through both local branch offices and official contact centres, providing advice on investment decisions and operational support throughout the full lifespan of their investment.

Technology / Platforms

While the proprietary trading platforms offered by SHIZUGIN TM may not be extensive in comparison to other comparable global retail forex brokers, SHIZUGIN TM provides its clients with the ability to trade and manage their investment activity online with enhanced digital features that are continuously being upgraded and improved, including robust login protection for clients' assets and private information.

Fees / Costs

As with many traditional brokerage firms, SHIZUGIN TM's fees are standardised for the services provided when trading Equity stocks and Bond transactions, and the fee schedules are clearly stated to comply with Japanese regulations using standardised documentation that either accompanies account opening or is listed in company disclosure documents.

Pros / Cons

Pros:
✔ Legally registered and regulated by both the Tokai Financial Bureau and the FSA of Japan.
✔ Supported by Shizuoka Financial Group, which enhances financial stability.
✔ Offers a large, diverse range of investment products as well as traditional investment products.
✔ Has extensive local branch offices to provide in-person support to clients.
Cons:
❌ Limited support for high-leverage products (i.e. Forex and CFDs); (NOT the primary service).
❌ Accessibility is limited mainly to Japanese residents due to regulatory constraints.
❌ Online trading platforms are less sophisticated compared to those of other global retail brokerage firms.

Conclusion

SHIZUGIN TM SECURITIES CO., LTD. is a functioning, regulated Japanese securities brokerage under the Tokai Financial Bureau, with over 20 years of experience providing secure services in the Japanese market.

The registration with the Tokai Financial Bureau and working relationship with the Shizuoka Financial Group illustrates the aesthetic nature of this firm as being fully compliant with all governing bodies, along with earning the reputation of being a secure provider of structured finance products to investors wanting the potential for asset growth, while also having the ability to structure a risk-managed portfolio that aligns with the Japanese financial landscape.