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 inspection of Himawari Securities, a brokerage firm. Publicly available information lists its office address as 11-1, Marunouchi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-6217.

With a sense of responsibility to rigorously verify the integrity of investors, the professional and experienced field research team traveled to Tokyo according to a carefully planned plan. Based on the aforementioned address, they conducted an on-site inspection of Himawari Securities.

Based on the address information, the field research team traveled to the Marunouchi area of Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, and conducted an on-site inspection of Himawari Securities, a brokerage firm that claimed to be located at 11-1, Marunouchi 1-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, 100-6217.

The field research team successfully arrived at the building at the address, revealing the luxurious environment of the company campus and surrounding streets. From the exterior, the field research team successfully captured a panoramic view of the building, and the Himawari Securities logo was spotted both inside and outside. 

The inspection personnel were able to enter the company lobby and successfully observed the sign inside the building, which clearly displayed the name of Himawari Securities. However, due to the need for a key card to access the floors, the inspection personnel were unable to reach the specific floor and confirm the broker's location. They were also unable to enter the company interior, and were unable to photograph the reception desk with the Himawari Securities logo from the outside. Notably, security prevented the inspection personnel from taking photos. Overall, the address does not appear to be a shared office, and the internal office environment is generally good.

Thus, the inspection confirmed that Himawari Securities actually exists at the aforementioned address, and the address is consistent with the address on the inspection form.

Field Survey Summary

The surveyors visited Himawari 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.