Broker Summary
What Wikilix has recorded about Simplex Asset Management: its history, the licences it holds, its trading conditions and its fees.
Simplex Asset Management is an independent asset manager headquartered in Tokyo, Japan which was established in 1999. Through transformation from an arbitrage Hedge Fund to multi-strategy institutional focus company, Simplex continues to evolve under the leadership of CEO Hiroshi Mizushima since 2005 and now manages Japanese Equities, Quantitative Strategies, Fixed Income issues and innovative ETF offerings. The company established milestones when it created Japan’s first active ETF's (2023), entered Private Equity Financing (2022) and created Simplex Heritage Family Office in (2024). It manages 1,369 Billion Yen as of September 30th, 2025, with 370 Million Yen in guaranteed capital.
Simplex Asset Management has four main product lines which include institutional investment, ETF's, quantitative, and consulting services; however it does not offer Retail customer trading conditions/platforms as Simplex only offers its products to institutions. Simplex has previously been granted all regulated licenses from the Japanese regulatory authorities and is also an active member of the regulated financial institutions in Japan.
Although there are no public reviews regarding Simplex Asset Management, it is known for its innovative products, especially those involving active ETF's, investment strategies and services relating to the Japanese market.
Milestones:
Hong Kong Office opened (2000)
Value Up Equity Engagement Strategy (2006)
Created First ETF - Simplex WTI ETF (1671) (2009)
Listed on the TOKYO PRO Market (7176) (2015)
Launches Simplex Capital Investment (2022)
Introduces first Actively managed ETF for strategic share ownership and PBR improvement (2080) (2023)
Creates Simplex Heritage Family Office (2024)
Managed assets of 1,369 Billion Yen (2025)
Regulatory Status:
ASSOCIATION / REGULATOR LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS STATUS
Financial Services Agency (Japan) Investment Advisory Business Registration Active
Financial Services Agency (Japan) Investment Management Business Registration Active
Financial Services Agency (Japan) Type II Financial Instruments Business License Active
Japan Investment Advisers Association Membership Active
Type II Financial Instruments Firms Association Membership Active
The Investment Trusts Association of Japan Membership Active
Trading Conditions
FEATURES SIMPLEX ASSET MANAGEMENT RETAIL BROKERS TYPICAL
SPREADS NOT APPLICABLE VARIABLE
LEVERAGE NOT OFFERED AVAILABLE
MINIMUM DEPOSIT NOT APPLICABLE VARIES
TRADING PLATFORM NOT AVAILABLE; FOCUS ON ASSET MANAGEMENT PROPRIETARY/THIRD PARTY
ETF TRADING TOKYO EXCHANGE LISTED SUBJECT TO TRADING ON
Fee Structure
FEE DESCRIPTION DETAILS DISCRETION
DEPOSIT FEE NOT PUBLICLY DISCLOSED EMBEDDED IN FUND FEE STRUCTURE
WITHDRAWAL FEE NOT PUBLICLY DISCLOSED EMBEDDED IN FUND FEE STRUCTURE
INACTIVITY FEE NOT APPLICABLE NOT APPLICABLE
COMMISSION UPDATE ON ASSET MANAGEMENT AND PERFORMANCE FEES INCLUDED IN FUND SERIVCES
MANAGEMENT FEES ON AVERAGE ASSETS UNDER FA.RUNNING COSTS STANDARD PRACTICE
PERFORMANCE FEES WHEN DUE FOR PAYMENT NOT SHARE
Recent Developments
Date Activity
August 2024 Simplex Heritage initiates - Family Office
September 2023 First active ETF's created for the purpose of facilitating strategic shareholding and PBR improvement
September 2021 Re-Listed Simplex Holdings on TSE
September 2025 Managed assets of 1,369 Billion Yen
Website snapshots
7 full-page captures of Simplex Asset Management's own site, archived so what they said can still be read after the pages change.
Regulatory Licenses
We have not confirmed any regulation for Simplex Asset Management. Money deposited with an unregulated broker is protected only by the company itself.
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No regulation
We have not confirmed any regulation for Simplex Asset Management. An unregulated broker is not supervised by a financial authority, and money you deposit is protected only by the company itself.
What this means for you
- No compensation scheme covers your funds.
- No regulator to escalate a complaint to.
- No audit of how client money is held.
Funding Methods
8 ways to fund an account. 5 credit instantly. The costliest way in is Visa at 3.5%.
| Method | Deposit fee | Withdrawal fee | Min deposit | Withdrawal min / max | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VisaCredit Card1 | 3.5% | Not recorded | USD 50 | Not recordedNot recorded | Instant |
| MastercardCredit Card1 | 3.5% | Not recorded | USD 50 | Not recordedNot recorded | Instant |
| Apple PayE-Wallet1 | 3.5% | Not recorded | USD 50 | Not recordedNot recorded | Instant |
| Google PayE-Wallet1 | 3.5% | Not recorded | USD 50 | Not recordedNot recorded | Instant |
| SEPABank Transfer2 | Not recorded | Not recorded | USD 50 | Not recordedNot recorded | Up to 3 days |
| ACHBank Transfer2 | Not recorded | Not recorded | USD 50 | Not recordedNot recorded | Up to 3 days |
| PIXBank Transfer2 | Not recorded | Not recorded | USD 50 | Not recordedNot recorded | Instant |
| Wire TransferWire Transfer2 | Not recorded | Not recorded | USD 50 | Not recordedNot recorded | Not recorded |
Broker's notes on these methods
- Minimum deposit fee of $10 USD applies; withdrawal fees not publicly detailed and depend on platform. · applies to 4 methods
- Withdrawal limits and fees vary by platform; verification and compliance may cause delays. · applies to 4 methods
Global Domains
One domain on record. All active and served over HTTPS.
Corporate Network
2 legal entities behind the Simplex Asset Management brand.
- SIMPLEX ASSET MANAGEMENT (HK) COMPANY LIMITEDActiveHong KongRegistration 0716422Established Sep 30, 2007
- Simplex Asset Management Co., Ltd.ActiveJapanRegistration 2010001066608
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