Purpose

The Japanese foreign exchange market is an international forex market that developed after World War II, with a long history and a well-established regulatory system. Its market trading is active, with numerous participants, occupying an important position in the Asian and even global forex markets. To help investors or practitioners gain a more comprehensive understanding of forex brokers in this region, the team visited Japan for an on-site investigation.

Process

The team visited Japan as planned to conduct an on-site inspection of forex broker Plus500. According to public information, its office address is 33F, Shiodome City Center, 1-5-2 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo.

A professional and experienced team, with a sense of mission to strictly scrutinize for investors, followed a carefully planned itinerary and went to Japan. They conducted an on-site inspection of the broker Plus500, which claims to be located at 33F, Shiodome City Center, 1-5-2 Higashi-Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo.

The team arrived at Shiodome City Center, which is located in the city center of Japan, with a bustling surrounding environment and a strong commercial atmosphere. It is a super luxurious office building. Although no company signage was found on the exterior of the building, on the directory board on the first floor inside the building, the company information of Plus500 could be clearly seen.

The team entered the building lobby and explained their purpose to the security guard. After a simple registration, they  obtained entry permission.

After arriving at the 33rd floor, the team found clear signage for the office area of Plus500. As they had not made an appointment, they were unable to enter the interior. However, the team was able to photograph the reception area and its logo. The office was not a shared office.

Through the glass door, the team observed that the internal office environment was bustling, and the overall environment matched its claimed positioning.

Therefore, after the on-site verification, it was confirmed that broker Plus500 exists at the aforementioned address.

Conclusion

The team visited the forex broker Plus500 in Japan as planned. At its publicly disclosed business address, the broker's company name and other information can be seen, indicating that the broker has a genuine place of business. Investors are advised to make their decisions after comprehensive consideration.

Disclaimer

The above content and views are for reference only and shall not be the basis for final decisions.