An objective look at regulation, licensing, and fund protection
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating entity | Saledo Global LLC (St. Vincent & the Grenadines) |
| Regulation / license | IFC (International Finance Commission) member |
| Languages | Multilingual support including Japanese (chat) |
| Demo account | Free, unlimited ($10,000 virtual) |
| Japan FSA registration | None (offshore broker) |
Independent international oversight. More transparency than fully unregulated brokers. Dispute-resolution mechanism included.
Client deposits kept separate from operating capital. Better protection if the broker faces financial difficulty.
Not covered by Japan's Investor Protection Fund. Don't expect equivalent protection to a domestic regulated broker.
| Axis | OlympTrade | Domestic regulated broker |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator | IFC (international) | Japan FSA |
| Fund segregation | Yes | Yes |
| Investor protection fund | Not covered | Covered |
| Principal guarantee | No | No |
| Item | OlympTrade | Typical regulated domestic FX |
|---|---|---|
| Regulator | IFC (international) | Japan FSA |
| Min. deposit | $10 (~ยฅ1,500) | ~ยฅ10,000+ |
| Local-language support | Yes (chat) | Yes |
| Demo account | Free, unlimited | Yes (often limited) |
| Investor protection fund | Not covered | Covered |
| Affiliate compensation | Up to 80% RevShare / $250 CPA | None / very low |