Reasons for Field Survey

The Japanese foreign exchange market is one of the world's most important forex trading markets, boasting a long history, a mature financial system, and strict regulatory mechanisms. It holds a crucial position in the global forex market. With numerous participants and high trading activity, it is subject to strict oversight by regulatory agencies such as the Financial Services Agency of Japan, ensuring the market's standardized operation. To help investors gain a more comprehensive understanding of the actual operations of forex dealers in the region, the field research team conducted an on-site visit to Japan.

Field Survey Process

This issue's field research team traveled to Japan as planned to conduct an on-site visit to the forex broker AstroFX Trade. Publicly available information lists its office address as Level 11, Compass Offices, Toranomon, Minatoku, 105-01, Japan.

Dedicated to ensuring stringent investor safety, the professional and experienced field research team carefully planned their visit to the Toranomon area of Tokyo's Minato Ward. Based on the publicly available address, they conducted an on-site visit to AstroFX Trade. The field research team first located the building marked Compass Offices in the Toranomon area of Tokyo's Minato Ward, and conducted an on-site verification of the broker, AstroFX Trade, which was claimed to be located on the 11th floor.

The field research team successfully arrived at the target building, located in the Toranomon business district of Tokyo's Minato Ward. The surrounding area is primarily composed of ordinary office buildings, small shops, and residential areas. The street layout is regular, but the overall facilities are somewhat outdated. The business atmosphere is average, lacking the density and bustling atmosphere of a high-end business district, fitting the description of an average environment. The surveyors conducted a comprehensive exterior inspection of the building. They found no distinctive signage on the facade, nor any company names or logos related to AstroFX Trade on the walls. However, due to the building's recognizable exterior, the surveyors successfully captured panoramic photos of the building, fully documenting its appearance.

The surveyors then attempted to enter the building's first-floor lobby. A simple security booth was located at the entrance, manned by a single staff member. The surveyors explained their desire to visit AstroFX Trade on the 11th floor. After explaining their purpose, the staff member clarified that outside visitors without prior appointments were not permitted entry, even to view the floor signage. Ultimately, the surveyors were denied entry and were unable to directly inspect the floor signage and information about AstroFX Trade. To further verify the situation, the surveyors interviewed property management personnel and nearby businesses around the building. A property representative informed them that Compass Offices indeed had a shared office space on the 7th floor. However, they were unclear about the occupants of the 11th floor, or whether AstroFX Trade was employed there. The surveyors then contacted the front desk of the shared office area, requesting confirmation by phone whether AstroFX Trade was a client. The staff declined to disclose any information, citing customer privacy concerns and the need to protect client privacy.

Unable to access the building lobby to view the signage or obtain valid information from the shared office reception, the surveyors were unable to reach the publicly listed 11th floor. Furthermore, they were unable to confirm the existence or location of AstroFX Trade's office space there, and were consequently unable to enter the building's interior. Furthermore, considering the known attributes of the shared office on the 7th floor and the discrepancy between the 11th floor listed in the public address and the actual shared office floor, it is confirmed that the broker's public address is inconsistent with the address on the inspection form. Furthermore, based on the response from the shared office receptionist and the inability to verify occupancy information, even if the 7th floor is a shared office area, it cannot be proven that AstroFX Trade operates there. Furthermore, due to the lack of access to the building and office areas, the inspection personnel were unable to photograph any reception desk or logo associated with the broker, nor were they able to directly observe the internal office environment. However, considering the general exterior appearance of the building and the typical configuration of shared offices, the internal environment is likely consistent with the general description.

Therefore, the inspection confirmed that the broker AstroFX Trade does not exist at the aforementioned public address, and the public address is inconsistent with the address on the inspection form.

Field Survey Summary

The surveyors visited the AstroFX Trade as planned. They could not find the broker's company name and other information at its publicly displayed business place, indicating that the broker does not have a real business location. Investors are advised to consider this information comprehensively before making decisions.

Field Survey Disclaimer

The above content and opinions are for reference only and should not serve as a basis for any final decision.