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Is Rakuten Securities safe?

Rakuten Securities is a broker listed with JFSA, SFC. Our verdict is Strongly Trusted, 9.0 out of 10. Below: what each regulator means for client protection and how to verify.

Strongly Trusted

9.0 / 10

Regulators: JFSA, SFC
FCA: Not listed
Basis: Awaiting re-check
Updated: 18 Jun 2026

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What the verdict means

Rakuten Securities is rated "Strongly Trusted". Verdicts come from a fixed, rule-based model applied identically to every entity.

Strongly TrustedThis record
A strong regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.
Trusted
A reasonable regulatory basis or track record on the evidence we hold.
Proceed With Caution
Mixed or thin evidence, often an offshore licence. Check the register yourself.
Avoid
Serious concerns, such as no regulatory basis or a confirmed closure.

Basis: awaiting a live register re-check. See the methodology for sources.

Who regulates Rakuten Securities

Listed regulators from our records. Compact rows with register links:

Japan Financial Services Agency

(JFSA)

Japan

Major onshore regulatorJFSA website

Securities and Futures Commission

(SFC)

Hong Kong

Major onshore regulatorSFC public register

How to verify this yourself

Take a few minutes to check official registers directly:

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Open the JFSA website at www.fsa.go.jp.
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Search for the operator's name or registration number.
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Check that the licensed legal entity matches Rakuten Securities's account terms and that status is current.
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Check permissions cover the instruments you plan to trade.

Open the JFSA website

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The record

Public verification fields held for this entity:

Verdict: Strongly Trusted
Score: 9.0 / 10
Regulators listed: JFSA (Japan), SFC (Hong Kong)
FCA register: Not listed on the FCA register in our record
FCA warning: None recorded
Record basis: Awaiting a live register re-check
Record updated: 18 Jun 2026

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Rakuten Securities: questions answered

Is Rakuten Securities regulated?

Our record lists Rakuten Securities as regulated by JFSA (Japan) and SFC (Hong Kong). Confirm each licence on the regulator's own register, because a listing here is a pointer and not proof.

Is Rakuten Securities FCA regulated?

Our record does not show Rakuten Securities on the FCA register. Check register.fca.org.uk directly if you need to be sure.

Where is Rakuten Securities regulated?

Rakuten Securities is listed with JFSA (Japan) and SFC (Hong Kong).

Is Rakuten Securities safe?

Our record gives Rakuten Securities a verdict of "Strongly Trusted" with a score of 9.0 out of 10. The verdict is computed from the regulator information we hold and is not a guarantee about the future. Safety also depends on the entity you open an account with, so check the licence on the register before you deposit.

When was the Rakuten Securities record last updated?

The Rakuten Securities record was last updated on 18 June 2026. Records are refreshed as new regulator information is checked.

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