Daiwa Securities vs OANDA: licences compared

Side-by-side view of each broker's licences, regulator tiers and key facts. Remember that protection depends on which entity holds your account.

AttributeDaiwa SecuritiesOANDA
Licence Score60Moderate82Very strong
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record18
1 FCA United Kingdom —Licensed
1 ASIC Australia —Licensed
1 JFSA Japan LicensedLicensed
1 CFTC / NFA United States —Licensed
1 MAS Singapore —Licensed
1 CIRO Canada —Licensed
2 MFSA Malta —Licensed
4 BVI FSC British Virgin Islands —Licensed
Founded19021996
HeadquartersJapanUnited States
TypeMulti-asset brokerForex & CFD broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsProprietaryProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingView
Minimum deposit—No minimum
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Frequently asked questions

Is Daiwa Securities or OANDA better regulated?

OANDA has the higher Licence Score (82 vs 60), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Daiwa Securities and OANDA?

Both are matched to licences from JFSA.

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