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In my experience as a forex trader who values regulatory integrity and operational transparency above all, I’ve found NOMURA to be among the more established brokers in the Japanese and Asian markets. NOMURA operates under strict oversight from Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) with a Retail Forex License; this matters to me because Japan’s FSA is recognized globally for its rigorous compliance standards, which I believe reduces potential for malfeasance. Their track record, spanning over 15 years, demonstrates both maturity and a consistent business presence. For legitimacy, regulation isn’t the only consideration I weigh. NOMURA’s physical office has been independently confirmed, they offer a suite of proprietary trading and asset management platforms, and they provide a full range of financial products catering not just to traders but also to investors and institutions. However, I do note that methods such as higher fees for in-branch services and absence of a demo account set a clear boundary to accessibility for some traders, especially compared to global competitors. It’s prudent to also acknowledge documented administrative actions and a recent fraud incident involving a former employee. As a rule, I approach such warnings by reviewing the firm’s response and improvements, and in NOMURA’s case the continued licensure by the FSA is somewhat reassuring. In summation, while no broker is without operational risks, the evidence points to NOMURA being a legitimate firm, provided traders approach with the same caution they would with any institution.