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Based on my own experience researching and evaluating brokers, one of the first things I check is their regulatory status. For Shin, I personally verified that this firm is indeed regulated in Japan. Specifically, Shin operates under the oversight of Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA), with a retail forex license designated by license number “Director of the Hokuriku Regional Taxation Bureau (Kinsho) No. 5”. The FSA is known for its relatively strict approach to financial regulation, which adds a degree of security for clients. From what I’ve learned, when a broker is licensed by the FSA, it must meet ongoing compliance and reporting standards. However, that doesn’t mean all risks are eliminated—no regulator can guarantee absolute safety. For me, this oversight gives some reassurance that Shin is not operating as an unregulated entity, but I remain cautious, particularly considering Shin’s limited online platform and some “medium potential risk” warnings in independent evaluations. Ultimately, while the presence of FSA supervision is a major positive in my eyes, I always recommend a careful review of all other aspects of a broker before making any funding decisions.