JFSA

The JFSA (Japan Financial Services Agency) is Japan's government agency responsible for overseeing the entire financial system, established in 2000. Covering banking, insurance, and securities alongside forex and CFD markets, JFSA enforces some of the world's strictest financial regulations. JFSA's leverage cap for forex brokers (1:25) is significantly below global standards, providing strong consumer protection. JFSA-licensed brokers offer client protection through Japan's Financial Services Compensation Scheme.