30-Jurisdiction Statutory Audit • Japan (JP)
Is LedgerX Regulated in Japan? (JFSA Compliance Audit)
Deterministic regulatory audit of LedgerX (LedgerX, LLC) against Japan's national supervisor (Financial Services Agency of Japan (FFAJ)), statutory investor compensation limits, and retail margin rules.
Coverage: Japan (JP) • Supervisor: JFSA (Tier-1 Onshore)
- Local JFSA Filings
- 0
- Total Global Licences
- 1
- 6D Overall Score
- 5.0
- Regime Classification
- Tier-1
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← Back to LedgerX Main DossierJapan (JFSA) Statutory Compliance Matrix for LedgerX
Side-by-side comparison of Japan's statutory requirements against LedgerX's recorded filings.
| Statutory Dimension | Japan (JFSA) Mandate | LedgerX Recorded Standing |
|---|---|---|
| National Supervisory Authority | Financial Services Agency of Japan (FFAJ) (JFSA) | Cross-Border / Non-JFSA (1 Foreign Filings) |
| Local Certificate Number(s) | Mandatory registration on official JFSA public register | None recorded in Japan |
| Statutory Investor Compensation Cap | ¥10,000,000 JIPF (Securities) & Mandatory Domestic Trust Bank Ring-Fencing for FX | Not covered by Japan domestic scheme when onboarded offshore |
| Retail Leverage & Margin Cap | 25:1 Retail OTC FX / 2:1 Crypto Margin (FIEA Cabinet Office Ordinance) | Governed by foreign/offshore subsidiary contract terms |
| Client Money Segregation Rule | 100% Daily Domestic Trust Bank Segregation (FIEA Article 43-2) | Verify daily trust reconciliation & negative balance protection in client agreement |
LedgerX — Japan (JFSA) Compliance Exhibit
Deterministic vector diagram of local licensing, investor protection, and leverage constraints.
Top 5 Regulated Peers for Japan (JFSA) Comparison
Benchmark LedgerX against peer institutions in our futures, options and derivatives providers slice.
| Institution | Recorded Licences | 6D Score | Risk Classification | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OANDA | ASICFSANFA | 9.1 | Risk level not supplied | |
| Saxo | FSAAMFFINMA | 7.0 | Risk level not supplied | |
| AvaTrade | FSAFFAJASIC | 6.0 | Risk level not supplied | |
| Matsui Securities | FSA | 5.0 | Risk level not supplied | |
| rubilink | FFAJ | 1.0 | Risk level not supplied |
LedgerX in Japan (JFSA): Frequently Asked Questions
Statutory licensing, compensation cap, and leverage answers.
Is LedgerX regulated in Japan by JFSA?
Our dataset records 0 local JFSA licences for LedgerX in Japan, though LedgerX holds 1 active licence(s) in other jurisdictions (CFTC). Residents of Japan onboarding via a foreign or offshore subsidiary do NOT receive domestic JFSA supervision or ¥10,000,000 JIPF (Securities) & Mandatory Domestic Trust Bank Ring-Fencing for FX.
What is the investor compensation limit for Japan residents using LedgerX?
Because LedgerX does not hold a recorded local JFSA licence in our current snapshot, Japan's domestic statutory compensation scheme (¥10,000,000 JIPF (Securities) & Mandatory Domestic Trust Bank Ring-Fencing for FX) does not cover accounts opened with LedgerX's foreign or offshore subsidiaries.
What retail leverage cap and margin rules apply in Japan (JFSA)?
Financial Services Agency of Japan (FFAJ) (JFSA) enforces the following retail leverage and margin standard in Japan: 25:1 Retail OTC FX / 2:1 Crypto Margin (FIEA Cabinet Office Ordinance), alongside client asset protection rules requiring 100% Daily Domestic Trust Bank Segregation (FIEA Article 43-2).
Which regulated alternatives to LedgerX hold licences in Japan or comparable tiers?
Comparable institutions in this directory include OANDA (9.1/10, 6 filings), Saxo (7.0/10, 8 filings), AvaTrade (6.0/10, 8 filings), Matsui Securities (5.0/10, 1 filings), rubilink (1.0/10, 1 filings). Use the 1v1 Compare links in the table above to benchmark LedgerX against each peer.
Structured against supervisory register snapshots and public regulatory filings. Verify your contracting legal entity and current authorisation status directly on the issuing regulator’s official register before transacting.