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 time, the inspection team traveled to Japan as planned to visit the forex broker Kotobuki Securities. Publicly available information indicates its office address is 7-7-2, Ei-san-chome, Naka-ku, Nagoya.

Dedicated to ensuring stringent investor scrutiny, the professional and experienced field research team followed a meticulously planned visit and conducted a comprehensive on-site verification of Kotobuki Securities based on publicly available information. Through detailed on-site observation and verification, they sought to fully establish the brokerage's true operations.

Based on the address, the field research team headed to the Ei-san area of Naka-ku, Nagoya. This area is a bustling commercial district in Nagoya, boasting densely populated shops, frequent pedestrian traffic, a bustling streetscape, and a vibrant commercial atmosphere. The field research team successfully located the building at the address and subsequently completed a panoramic photograph, capturing the building's exterior and the surrounding vibrant environment. They also noted that the Kotobuki Securities logo was prominently displayed on the building's exterior, making it easily recognizable from street level, providing preliminary evidence of the company's connection to the building. Upon on-site inspection, the building, while not particularly high-end, was neatly appointed and fully functional, meeting office needs.

The surveyors then entered the building lobby, finding its simple and practical layout consistent with the building's overall positioning. They were free to linger and observe without further consultation. Focusing on the company sign inside the building, they clearly found Kotobuki Securities' registered information, and the address was identical to the information on the survey form, further confirming its authenticity.

After entering the building, the surveyors were immediately greeted by the Kotobuki Securities reception desk and confirmed that the company was operating normally (the visit was on a weekend, and overall operations were good). Verification confirmed that the office space was exclusively for the company's use and not a shared office. The surveyors successfully obtained permission to proceed to the target floor and confirm the specific office location. After entering the building, they observed that the office environment was consistent with its bustling positioning, with a well-organized layout, comprehensive supporting facilities, and an overall professional and orderly atmosphere, befitting the securities brokerage industry.

During the inspection, the inspection team successfully captured footage of the company's front desk, where the Kotobuki Securities logo was clearly displayed, providing direct visual verification of the business location. Combined with the building's exterior logo, the front desk located directly upon entry, consistent signage, internal field visits, and the front desk photography, multiple lines of evidence indicate that Kotobuki Securities maintains a legitimate and established business location at the address.

Thus, the inspection confirmed the presence of Kotobuki Securities at the aforementioned address.

Field Survey Summary

The surveyors visited Kotobuki Securities as planned and observed the broker's company name and logo displayed prominently at the publicly shown business address, indicating the physical presence of the broker's business. Investors are advised to take all factors into consideration before making a decision.

Field Survey Disclaimer

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