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Regulator Performance Overview
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89
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Insurance coverage protecting client deposits and funds
Requirement for client funds to be held separately from company funds
High
Tier 1
Type I Financial Instruments Business
JPY 50000000+
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Detailed breakdown of the 6 key regulatory performance indicators
Value and prestige of licenses issued by this regulator
Effectiveness of regulatory framework and enforcement
This regulator shows excellent performance with an overall score of 89.
Strongest performance in Regulatory
Transparency Level: high
Global Tier: tier1
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Protection against negative account balances in trading
Access to qualified investment professionals and advisory services
Government-regulated
USA - North Korea - Iran - other sanctioned countries
Japan
Japan - Asia - limited global clients
USA - North Korea - Iran - other sanctioned countries
Retail Agency (STP); Market Maker (Principal); Provide Liquidity (PoP)
Online portal available
FINMAC
1:25
6 instruments
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International Organization of Securities Commissions
Member of the global body that brings together the world's securities regulators
Access to international regulatory standards, cooperation frameworks, and best practices
Financial Action Task Force
Member of the inter-governmental body that sets standards for combating money laundering
Commitment to international standards for anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing
Institutional strength and organizational capability
Risk assessment and management protocols
Investor protection measures and safeguards
Client fund protection and insurance coverage
The Financial Services Agency (FSA) of Japan began operations on July 1, 2000, as an integrated regulator of Japan's financial system.
It was formed through the merger of the Financial Supervisory Agency and the Financial System Planning Bureau of the Ministry of Finance.
The FSA initially operated under the Financial Reconstruction Commission, which was dissolved in January 2001, and was placed directly under the Cabinet Office.
Forex, Bond, Stocks, Fund, Derivatives, Commodity
Brokers authorized and regulated by this authority
United Kingdom
United States
Japan+1 more licensesJapanUnited Kingdom
GermanyUnited Kingdom
Hong Kong+4 more licensesJapanJapanJapanJapanJapanJapanJapanJapanJapan
