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As someone who has traded with various brokers over the years, I approach any new firm with caution, particularly when it comes to fund safety. For me, Tokai Tokyo’s regulatory status under Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA) is a significant point in its favor. The FSA is known for enforcing rigorous standards on licensed brokers, which means that Tokai Tokyo must comply with very specific regulations related to capital adequacy, client fund segregation, and operational transparency. In my experience, such oversight creates an environment where the risk of malpractice or mismanagement is substantially reduced, since the FSA can and does take administrative actions when necessary. While no regulatory framework can remove all risk, I personally trust FSA-regulated firms more than unregulated or offshore entities because regular audits and reporting requirements are in place. This means any major issues or discrepancies are likely to be detected early. However, I also pay attention to a broker’s past disciplinary history, and Tokai Tokyo has experienced a few administrative actions over the years. For me, this underscores the importance of remaining vigilant and not relying solely on regulatory labels. Nonetheless, being regulated by the FSA offers a higher level of reassurance and acts as a first line of defense for my funds.