A Visit to岩井コスモ証券in Japan - Office Found

Reason for this visit

As the main stock exchange in Japan, the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) is also one of the largest stock markets in the world. The Nikkei 225 is the major stock index in Japan, covering most blue-chip companies and industries. It has significant global influence and is often seen as an indicator of the Asia-Pacific stock markets prospects. Japanese stock market boasts good liquidity, large listed companies with strong risk management capabilities, and substantial policy support. Major stock brokers include Nomura Securities, Daiwa Securities, and other large comprehensive securities companies, which provide trading and investment services in stocks and derivatives for both institutional and retail investors. In recent years, with the wave of financial technology and the rise of a new generation of investors, Japanese online securities companies and foreign brokerage firms have grown rapidly. Stock trading volume has continued to expand, and commission rates have been lowered. The Financial Services Agency (FSA) and securities regulatory authority in Japan implement strict supervision against the listed companies in the stock market, ensuring market stability and safety. At the same time, the government continues to deepen capital market reforms to attract more institutional investors around the world. To provide investors with a more comprehensive understanding of the current situation of brokers in Japan, WikiFX survey team decides to go to the country for on-site visits to local companies.

On-site visit

In this issue, the survey team went to Japan to visit broker岩井コスモ証券as planned according to its regulatory address that 1-8-12 Imabashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka.

The investigators arrived at 1-8-12 Imabashi in Chuo-ku of Osaka City, Japan on November 30, 2023. The target building named今橋野村ビルhas a fabulous location easily accessible via pubic transport, with two minutes walk from the Kitahama Station of the Keihan Railway.

After accessing the building, the survey personnel found a directory in the lobby, which displays that the 10-storey building is wholly occupied by岩井コスモ証券. The personnel department, tax department, and conference rooms of the company are located on different floors respectively. The company business hours are from Monday to Friday: 9am - 16pm.

Through an on-side investigation, it is confirmed that岩井コスモ証券truly has a physical presence at the location.

Conclusion

The survey team went to Japan to visit broker岩井コスモ証券as scheduled, and found the companys name at its regulatory address. This indicates that the broker does have a physical business office at the place. Meanwhile, investors are advised to make an informed decision following an overall consideration.

Disclaimer

The content is used for informational purpose only, and shall not be taken as a final order for making a choice.