Dukascopy Japan expands trading instruments with new commodity CFDs
Dukascopy Japan expands trading instruments with new commodity CFDs
Dukascopy Japan KK, a subsidiary of Swiss-based Dukascopy Bank, has received approval from the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries (MAFF) to expand its range of tradable instruments by introducing CFDs (Contracts for Difference) on commodities.
This strategic move gives Japanese users access to the most liquid commodity CFDs, such as oil, gas, gold, and silver.
The newly approved commodity CFDs are now available to Japanese clients on both LIVE and DEMO JForex accounts, offering traders the opportunity to diversify their portfolios with some of the most popular assets in global markets, according to the Dukascopy Bank SA website.
Dukascopy Japan is regulated by the Japan Financial Services Agency (JFSA) and holds a Type-1 broker license, allowing the company to offer a wide range of financial products to retail and institutional clients.
As a subsidiary of Dukascopy Bank, Dukascopy Japan has expanded its presence in the competitive Japanese financial market since its inception. The company re-entered Japan after the 2015 bankruptcy of Alpari UK when Dukascopy Bank acquired Alpari Japan and rebranded it as Dukascopy Japan KK. Since then, the company has steadily expanded its operations, focusing on forex trading and, more recently, CFD trading.
The addition of commodity CFDs marks a significant advancement in Dukascopy Japan’s strategy to diversify its offerings. The company is also working to obtain a license to offer CFDs on equities, which would further expand its trading services for clients in Japan. With the launch of commodity CFDs, Dukascopy Japan aims to strengthen its position in Japan’s highly competitive forex and CFD markets, which are known for their strict regulations and strong demand for diverse trading instruments.
Japan remains one of the largest FX markets globally, making it a crucial market for Dukascopy Bank’s overall strategy. The introduction of these new instruments is expected to attract more traders and enhance Dukascopy Japan’s competitive edge in the region. Dukascopy Japan noted that it plans to continue expanding its product offerings while ensuring full compliance with local regulatory standards.
This latest initiative underscores Dukascopy Japan's commitment to delivering a diverse and innovative range of financial instruments to meet the evolving needs of traders in the country.
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