EZTD Inc (OTCMKTS:EZTD), provider of binary options services, today announces that it is now fully licensed to operate in Japan through EZ Invest Securities Co. Ltd., EZTD’s subsidiary.
EZ Invest Securities Co. Ltd is regulated by Japan’s Financial Services Agency as a Type 1 Financial Instrument Business Operator. This type of permission allows the company to provide brokerage services to retail investors in financial derivatives such as Forex and CFD. EZInvest Securities Co. Ltd. Is also a member of the Financial Futures Association of Japan, the regulatory body that oversees the businesses in Forex and binary options in Japan. The company is also a member of the Japan Securities Dealers Association, the regulatory body responsible for the oversight of business in equity CFDs.
Shimon Citron, Chief Executive Officer of EZTD, said:
“Obtaining a license in Japan, a country with a population of nearly 130 million, provides EZTD with an opportunity to expand into one of the largest markets worldwide for foreign exchange (FX) and CFDs. Investors registering on our site in Japan can be assured that their interests are protected by one of the strongest regulatory authorities in the world. We look forward to developing our business in Japan as we expand our global presence.”
Photo source: Japan’s FSA.
You can view the official information about the new license by clicking here.