Abstract:FFG Securities was established in 1945 and became a full member of the Fukuoka Stock Exchange in 1949, and established Shimabara Office (upgraded to a branch office in 1980). In October 1985, FFG Securities acquired the qualification of trading futures related to government bonds and other securities on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In November 1990, FFG Securities became a full member of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and in December 1998, it was registered as a securities company under the revised Securities and Exchange Act. In 2007, the name of this company was changed to FFG Securities Co., Ltd. FFG Securities is currently regulated by the Financial Services Agency of Japan and holds its authorized and licensed retail foreign exchange license is, regulatory number: 2290001010521.
General Information & Regulation
FFG Securities was established in 1945 and became a full member of the Fukuoka Stock Exchange in 1949, and established Shimabara Office (upgraded to a branch office in 1980). In October 1985, FFG Securities acquired the qualification of trading futures related to government bonds and other securities on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In November 1990, FFG Securities became a full member of the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and in December 1998, it was registered as a securities company under the revised Securities and Exchange Act. In 2007, the name of this company was changed to FFG Securities Co., Ltd. FFG Securities is currently regulated by the Financial Services Agency of Japan and holds its authorized and licensed retail foreign exchange license is, regulatory number: 2290001010521.
Products & Services
Financial products and services offered by FFG Securities are mainly domestic stocks, bonds, foreign exchange margin trading, investment trusts, etc.
Fees
FFG Securities has set different fees for the financial products it offers. For domestic stock trading, if the contract price is less than 1 million yen for face-to-face orders, the consignment fee is 1.265% of the contract price, and the commission fee is 1.15% of the contract price, for contract prices over 1 million yen, and under 2 million yen, 0.80% of the contract price + 3,850 yen, and the commission fee is 0.80% of the contract price + 3,500 yen. For more information on fees, please refer to the website of FFG Securities.
Deposit & Withdrawal
FFG Securities requires its subscribers to deposit money to their accounts by bank transfer, and the company will cover the transfer fees. If traders need to withdraw funds, they can call the broker or use the online withdrawal method to withdraw the funds.
Online Trading
FFG Securities offers a web-based trading system that allows traders to trade stocks and investment trusts using a computer, tablet, or smartphone. FFG Securities claims that traders can enjoy a 50% discount on online stock trading than face-to-face trading and a 10% discount on online investment trust applications compared to face-to-face trading. Online trading hours are from 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. the next day.
Pros & Cons
Some advantages and disadvantages of FFG Securities are listed below:
Pros | Cons |
FSA-regulated with long establishment | No multi-currency accounts available |
Wide product portfolios | Limited payment methods |
No deposit or withdrawal fees | No online chat support |
Limited trading tools |
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