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From my own deep-dive into Societe Generale, one area that stands out—and presents a genuine challenge—is the lack of clear, public information about their maximum leverage for major forex pairs. Unlike many retail-focused brokers that post their leverage schedules openly, Societe Generale’s disclosures seem to cater primarily to institutional and corporate clients, with only broad outlines of their services and regulation status available. In my experience, this opacity is not unusual for a large, multi-service European bank with a long-standing presence in international markets, especially one operating under the stringent oversight of regulators like Japan’s FSA, which is known for its conservative approach toward leverage and retail risk. For context, Japanese regulations typically cap retail forex leverage at 25:1, and I would expect Societe Generale to strictly adhere to such limits. However, given the absence of specific figures from Societe Generale itself, I can’t confirm whether they offer this exact leverage. Likewise, leverage conditions might well differ for other asset classes such as derivatives or fixed income products, since these are generally determined according to risk profiles and regulatory rules for each product—not to mention the fact that most of Societe Generale’s services seem targeted beyond the pure retail trading market. In short, as someone who prioritizes risk management and regulatory compliance, the absence of detailed leverage information means I would always directly consult the broker and regulatory sources before committing real funds or building any exposure. For me, such caution is an essential part of responsible, long-term forex trading.