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 | 100 | 12% |
| Offshore registration | 10 | 8% |
| Transparency (site/info/social) | 25 | 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) | 関東財務局長(金商)第195号 | Japan | Regulated |
| SFC | Market Making License (MM) | AIM232 | Hong Kong China | Regulated |
Across 15 recent Trustpilot reviews, 67% are 1–2 star. The single most common complaint is being unable to withdraw funds (10 reports) — the classic warning sign in forex.
0Rakuten Securities is a forex and CFD broker based in Japan, with records dating to 2018-03-02. It reports oversight from FSA, SFC.
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 Rakuten Securities review