OANDA vs Rakuten Securities: 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.

AttributeOANDARakuten Securities
Licence Score82Very strong60Moderate
Strongest licence 1 Tier 1 1 Tier 1
Licences on record81
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—
Founded19961999
HeadquartersUnited StatesJapan
TypeForex & CFD brokerMulti-asset broker
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsProprietary, MT4, MT5, TradingViewProprietary, MT4
Minimum depositNo minimum—
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Frequently asked questions

Is OANDA or Rakuten Securities 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 OANDA and Rakuten Securities?

Both are matched to licences from JFSA.

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