Question 1

What does Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA) regulate?

Accepted Answer

Japan Financial Services Agency is the financial regulator in Japan, established in 2000. It oversees: Forex, Securities, Banking, Crypto.

Question 2

Is JFSA a tier-1 regulator?

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JFSA is currently a Tier 1 regulator on Brokers Watch. Tier 1 = strict authorization, active enforcement, and meaningful client-fund protection. Tier 3 = light-touch or offshore.

Question 3

Is there a compensation scheme under JFSA?

Accepted Answer

We do not have a verified compensation scheme on file for JFSA. Absence of a scheme means client funds may not be recovered if a licensed firm becomes insolvent.

Question 4

How many brokers are licensed by JFSA?

Accepted Answer

No firms in our directory are currently linked to JFSA. Public registers on the regulator's own site will show the authoritative list.

Question 5

Where can I verify a broker's license with JFSA?

Accepted Answer

Visit https://www.fsa.go.jp and search the official public register. Cross-check the exact entity name and license number — cloned firms often re-use similar-looking names.

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