Saxo vs Sony Bank: 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.

AttributeSaxoSony Bank
Licence Score84Very 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 MAS Singapore Licensed—
1 FINMA Switzerland Licensed—
1 SFC Hong Kong Licensed—
2 AFM Netherlands Licensed—
2 Finanstilsynet (DK) Denmark Licensed—
Founded19922001
HeadquartersDenmarkJapan
TypeTrading bankTrading bank
Publicly listedNoNo
PlatformsProprietaryProprietary
Minimum depositNo minimum—
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Frequently asked questions

Is Saxo or Sony Bank better regulated?

Saxo has the higher Licence Score (84 vs 60), based on the number and tier of licences, operating history and public listing.

Which regulators license both Saxo and Sony Bank?

Both are matched to licences from JFSA.

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