A transparent weighted score from objective public data — each factor scored 0–100 (higher = riskier), combined by the weights below.
| Factor | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Regulation & licensing | 8 | 35% |
| Company age | 22 | 15% |
| Clone / impersonation | 0 | 12% |
| Withdrawal & exposure complaints | 0 | 12% |
| Offshore registration | 10 | 8% |
| Transparency (site/info/social) | 53 | 10% |
Based on public regulatory records, industry databases and independent reviews (Trustpilot, Forex Peace Army). Exit Risk reflects recent negative momentum in real reviews. A risk estimate from public data, not a definitive legal judgment; brokers may request a correction.
| Regulator | License type | License No. | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSA | Market Making License (MM) | 近畿財務局長（金商）第35号 | Japan | Regulated |
There aren’t enough independent reviews for MARUCHIKA yet to draw firm conclusions. The lack of public feedback is itself a caution sign for a smaller or newer broker.
0MARUCHIKA is a forex and CFD broker based in Japan, with records dating to 2019-04-09. It reports oversight from FSA.
FXCanary’s verdict is “Low risk.” On balance the regulatory footprint and real-user feedback are reassuring, though no broker is risk-free.
Overview compiled by FXCanary from regulatory records and public data. full MARUCHIKA review