“Capital.com is exploring new licences in several markets, including Japan,” the broker confirmed.
It also seeks a Compliance Head in Japan to liaise with “the group executive management and the local authorities for the firm’s licence application(s).”
A view of Mount Fuji in Japan
Capital.com is planning to enter the Japanese retail brokerage market and is seeking a local licence, FinanceMagnates.com has learned exclusively.
“As part of our global expansion strategy, Capital.com is exploring new licences in several markets, including Japan,” a Capital.com representative confirmed to FinanceMagnates.com, adding: “We are in the early stages of building a local team in Japan to support this initiative.”
Capital.com Plans for Japan
Indeed, the broker is already looking for a Head of Compliance for Japan.
The responsibilities include “liaising with the group executive management and the local authorities for the purpose of the firm’s licence application(s).”
The role also requires the candidate to have worked in a licensed capacity and to understand Japanese regulations.
However, the broker did not specify the products it will offer in the Japanese markets.
“While it is too early to confirm specific products, our focus remains on ensuring that any services we launch meet the highest standards of compliance, transparency, and client support,” the representative added.
Viktor Prokopenya, Founder of Capital.com
Capital.com, owned by billionaire Viktor Prokopenya, has grown rapidly since its launch in 2017. It offers contracts for differences (CFDs) under authorisation from regulators in the UK, Australia, Cyprus, the UAE, and the Bahamas.
A Market Dominated by Local Giants
Japan dominates retail forex trading. However, local giants like DMM, GMO Click, Gaitame, and Hirose capture most of the domestic market.
The Japanese unit of IG is the only international broker to establish itself in the CFDs market there. However, it recently discontinued its introductory trading programme for new clients, citing changes to product sizes that have altered trading conditions.
Capital.com is planning to enter the Japanese retail brokerage market and is seeking a local licence, FinanceMagnates.com has learned exclusively.
“As part of our global expansion strategy, Capital.com is exploring new licences in several markets, including Japan,” a Capital.com representative confirmed to FinanceMagnates.com, adding: “We are in the early stages of building a local team in Japan to support this initiative.”
Capital.com Plans for Japan
Indeed, the broker is already looking for a Head of Compliance for Japan.
The responsibilities include “liaising with the group executive management and the local authorities for the purpose of the firm’s licence application(s).”
The role also requires the candidate to have worked in a licensed capacity and to understand Japanese regulations.
However, the broker did not specify the products it will offer in the Japanese markets.
“While it is too early to confirm specific products, our focus remains on ensuring that any services we launch meet the highest standards of compliance, transparency, and client support,” the representative added.
Viktor Prokopenya, Founder of Capital.com
Capital.com, owned by billionaire Viktor Prokopenya, has grown rapidly since its launch in 2017. It offers contracts for differences (CFDs) under authorisation from regulators in the UK, Australia, Cyprus, the UAE, and the Bahamas.
A Market Dominated by Local Giants
Japan dominates retail forex trading. However, local giants like DMM, GMO Click, Gaitame, and Hirose capture most of the domestic market.
The Japanese unit of IG is the only international broker to establish itself in the CFDs market there. However, it recently discontinued its introductory trading programme for new clients, citing changes to product sizes that have altered trading conditions.
Arnab is an electronics engineer-turned-financial editor. He entered the industry covering the cryptocurrency market for Finance Magnates and later expanded his reach to forex as well. He is passionate about the changing regulatory landscape on financial markets and keenly follows the disruptions in the industry with new-age technologies.
CFD Industry Stats from 2025: Five Defining Trends - And One Prediction for 2026
How FYNXT is Transforming Brokerages with Modular Tech | Executive Interview with Stephen Miles
How FYNXT is Transforming Brokerages with Modular Tech | Executive Interview with Stephen Miles
Join us for an exclusive interview with Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT, recorded live at FMLS:25. In this conversation, Stephen breaks down how modular brokerage technology is driving growth, retention, and efficiency across the brokerage industry.
Learn how FYNXT's unified yet modular platform is giving brokers a competitive edge—powering faster onboarding, increased trading volumes, and dramatically improved IB performance.
🔑 What You'll Learn in This Video:
- The biggest challenges brokerages face going into 2026
- Why FYNXT’s modular platform is outperforming in-house builds
- How automation is transforming IB channels
- The real ROI: 11x LTV increases and reduced acquisition costs
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#FYNXT #StephenMiles #FMLS2025 #BrokerageTechnology #ModularTech #FintechInterview #DigitalTransformation #FinancialMarkets #CROInterview #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #IndependentBrokers #FinanceLeaders
Join us for an exclusive interview with Stephen Miles, Chief Revenue Officer at FYNXT, recorded live at FMLS:25. In this conversation, Stephen breaks down how modular brokerage technology is driving growth, retention, and efficiency across the brokerage industry.
Learn how FYNXT's unified yet modular platform is giving brokers a competitive edge—powering faster onboarding, increased trading volumes, and dramatically improved IB performance.
🔑 What You'll Learn in This Video:
- The biggest challenges brokerages face going into 2026
- Why FYNXT’s modular platform is outperforming in-house builds
- How automation is transforming IB channels
- The real ROI: 11x LTV increases and reduced acquisition costs
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe.
#FYNXT #StephenMiles #FMLS2025 #BrokerageTechnology #ModularTech #FintechInterview #DigitalTransformation #FinancialMarkets #CROInterview #FintechInnovation #TradingTechnology #IndependentBrokers #FinanceLeaders
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Charlotte Bullock | Chief Product Officer, Bank of London | FMLS:25
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this interview, we sat down with Charlotte Bullock, Head of Product at The Bank of London, previously at SAP and now shaping product at one of the sector’s most ambitious new banking players.
Charlotte reflects on the Summit so far and talks about the culture inside fintech banks today. We look at the pressures that come with scaling, and how firms can hold onto the nimble approach that made them stand out early on.
We also cover the state of payments ahead of her appearance on the payments roundtable: the blockages financial firms face, the areas that still need fixing, and what a realistic solution looks like in 2026.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
In this conversation, we sit down with Drew Niv, CSO at ATFX Connect and one of the most influential figures in modern FX.
We speak about market structure, the institutional view on liquidity, and the sharp rise of prop trading, a sector Drew has been commenting on in recent months. Drew explains why he once dismissed prop trading, why his view changed, and what he now thinks the model means for brokers, clients and risk managers.
We explore subscription-fee dependency, the high reneging rate, and the long-term challenge: how brokers can build a more stable and honest version of the model. Drew also talks about the traffic advantage standalone prop firms have built and why brokers may still win in the long run if they take the right approach.
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
Executive Interview | Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller| CEO & Founder Muinmos | FMLS:25
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this interview, Remonda Z. Kirketerp Møller, founder of Muinmos, breaks down the state of AI in regtech and what responsible adoption really looks like for brokers. We talk about rising fragmentation, the pressures around compliance accuracy, and why most firms are still in the early stages of AI maturity.
Ramanda also shares insights on regulator sandboxes, shifting expectations around accountability, and the current reality of MiCA licensing and passporting in Europe.
A concise look at where compliance, onboarding, and AI-driven processes are heading next.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
In this conversation, we speak with Aydin Bonabi, CEO and co-founder of Surveill, a firm focused on fraud detection and AI-driven compliance tools for financial institutions.
We start with Aydin’s view of the Summit and the challenges brokers face as fraud tactics grow more complex. He explains how firms can stay ahead through real-time signals, data patterns, and early-stage detection.
We also talk about AI training and why compliance teams often struggle to keep models accurate, fair, and aligned with regulatory expectations. Aydin breaks down what “good” AI training looks like inside a financial environment, including the importance of clean data, domain expertise, and human oversight.
He closes with a clear message: fraud is scaling, and so must the tools that stop it.
