30-Jurisdiction Statutory Audit • Japan (JP)
Is Saxo Regulated in Japan? (JFSA Compliance Audit)
Deterministic regulatory audit of Saxo (Saxo Bank A/S) 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
- 1
- Total Global Licences
- 8
- 6D Overall Score
- 7.0
- Regime Classification
- Tier-1
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Side-by-side comparison of Japan's statutory requirements against Saxo's recorded filings.
| Statutory Dimension | Japan (JFSA) Mandate | Saxo Recorded Standing |
|---|---|---|
| National Supervisory Authority | Financial Services Agency of Japan (FFAJ) (JFSA) | 1 Local JFSA Filing(s) |
| Local Certificate Number(s) | Mandatory registration on official JFSA public register | |
| Statutory Investor Compensation Cap | ¥10,000,000 JIPF (Securities) & Mandatory Domestic Trust Bank Ring-Fencing for FX | Eligible when onboarded directly under Saxo Bank Securities Ltd. |
| Retail Leverage & Margin Cap | 25:1 Retail OTC FX / 2:1 Crypto Margin (FIEA Cabinet Office Ordinance) | Bound by statutory JFSA retail margin floors |
| Client Money Segregation Rule | 100% Daily Domestic Trust Bank Segregation (FIEA Article 43-2) | Verify daily trust reconciliation & negative balance protection in client agreement |
Saxo — Japan (JFSA) Compliance Exhibit
Deterministic vector diagram of local licensing, investor protection, and leverage constraints.
Top 5 Regulated Peers for Japan (JFSA) Comparison
Benchmark Saxo 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Straits Financial Group | CFTCMASNFA | 6.0 | Risk level not supplied |
Saxo in Japan (JFSA): Frequently Asked Questions
Statutory licensing, compensation cap, and leverage answers.
Is Saxo regulated in Japan by JFSA?
In our supervisory dataset, Saxo holds 1 active local filing(s) in Japan (FSA #Kanto Local Finance Bureau (FIBO) No. 239). Clients onboarded under the local Japan subsidiary are governed by JFSA rules, ¥10,000,000 JIPF (Securities) & Mandatory Domestic Trust Bank Ring-Fencing for FX, and 25:1 Retail OTC FX / 2:1 Crypto Margin (FIEA Cabinet Office Ordinance).
What is the investor compensation limit for Japan residents using Saxo?
Under Japan's statutory framework (JFSA), eligible retail clients onboarded directly with Saxo's locally authorised entity are subject to: ¥10,000,000 JIPF (Securities) & Mandatory Domestic Trust Bank Ring-Fencing for FX. Always verify that your account contract names the Japan-regulated subsidiary (Saxo Bank Securities Ltd.).
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 Saxo hold licences in Japan or comparable tiers?
Comparable institutions in this directory include OANDA (9.1/10, 6 filings), AvaTrade (6.0/10, 8 filings), Matsui Securities (5.0/10, 1 filings), rubilink (1.0/10, 1 filings), Straits Financial Group (6.0/10, 3 filings). Use the 1v1 Compare links in the table above to benchmark Saxo 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.