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 Tokyo as planned to conduct an on-site visit to the forex broker IG. Publicly available information lists its office address as 26F, Izumi Gaden Tower, 1-6-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo.

Dedicated to ensuring stringent investor scrutiny, the professional and experienced field research team traveled to Tokyo according to a carefully planned visit. Based on the publicly available address, they conducted an on-site inspection of IG, striving to provide a true picture of the broker's operations through on-site verification.

Based on the address information, the field research team traveled to the Roppongi area of Tokyo's Minato Ward and conducted an on-site inspection of IG, which claimed to be located at 26F, Izumi Gaden Tower, 1-6-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo. This ensured that every piece of information was verified on-site, providing a reliable reference for investors. The surveyors successfully arrived at the target address, Izumi Gaden Tower. Located in Tokyo's Roppongi shopping district, the building is renowned for its high-end office space, boasting a wealth of amenities and housing a diverse range of high-end businesses and commercial facilities. The overall environment is luxurious, with a strong business atmosphere and a high-end feel. While the surveyors observed the building's exterior, they did not find any IG logos, but they successfully captured a panoramic view, clearly capturing the building's exterior.

The surveyors then entered the building's lobby, which was exquisitely decorated with a high-end style that matched the surrounding luxury. After explaining their purpose to the security guards, the surveyors were granted permission to remain in the lobby. They then focused on the company signage inside, clearly identifying IG's registration information, which clearly indicated its office location as the 26th floor, consistent with the publicly available address. 

The surveyors attempted to proceed to the 26th floor to confirm the specific office location, but due to the building's strict security measures, advance reservations and identity verification were required. 

Without an appointment, access to the target floor was denied, and thus, they were unable to reach the 26th floor to view the specific office area.

Although they were unable to enter the company or the target floor, based on the clear registration information on the lobby sign, the building's luxurious design, and the surveyors' thorough on-site inspection, they concluded that the broker IG had a legitimate business location at the address. Furthermore, the surveyors noted that the company's reception desk and logo could not be photographed from the exterior of the building, and confirmed that the office was not a shared office.

Thus, the survey confirmed that the broker IG existed at the aforementioned address.

Field Survey Summary

The surveyors visited IG 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.