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 Centrade. Publicly available information indicates its office address is 1F, HF Sakura-dori Building, 3-23-20 Marunouchi, Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture.

Dedicated to ensuring stringent investor scrutiny, the professional and experienced field research team carefully planned their visit to the target address and conducted a comprehensive on-site inspection of Centrade based on publicly available information. Through detailed on-site observation and verification, they strived to fully establish the broker's true operations.

Based on the address information, the field research team traveled to the Marunouchi area in Naka-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture. This area is Nagoya's core business district, boasting dense commercial facilities, frequent pedestrian traffic, a bustling street environment, and a rich blend of commercial and lifestyle elements. The surveyors successfully located the HF Sakura-dori Building, corresponding to the address. They then completed a panoramic photo shoot, clearly capturing the building's exterior and the bustling surroundings. They also noted the prominent Centrade nameplate on the building's exterior, making it easily recognizable from the street, clearly confirming the company's connection to the building.

Since Centrade's office is located on the first floor of the building, the surveyors could see the reception desk directly from the street without having to enter the upper floors. They then entered the first floor area (where the company's office is located). This area combines lobby and office functions, with a neat layout and expansive views, consistent with its bustling location. Focusing on the company signage inside the building, they clearly found Centrade's registration information. The address was identical to the information on the survey form, further confirming its authenticity.

On-site verification confirmed that the office space was exclusively used by Centrade and not a shared office. The inspection team successfully entered the company and observed that the internal office environment was consistent with its bustling positioning, with rational space utilization, comprehensive supporting facilities, and a professional and convenient atmosphere, perfectly matching the street-facing office space on the first floor. During their visit, the inspection team not only clearly saw the reception desk but also successfully photographed the reception desk with the Centrade logo, directly verifying the authenticity of the company's business location.

Combining the building's exterior nameplate, the front desk visible on the first floor, the consistent information on the signage, the internal on-site visit, and the photos of the reception desk, multiple lines of evidence indicate that Centrade has a legitimate and formal business location at the address.

Thus, the inspection confirmed the presence of the Centrade trading company at the aforementioned address.

Field Survey Summary

The surveyors visited Centrade 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.