KiShisanMyaku (岸山脈 — "the ridge along the coast") began as a small desk one block from the Tokyo Stock Exchange. It is still there.
In 2019, when Japanese retail investors wanted global-asset access, they had two choices: an old bank with headline commissions, or a "zero-commission" platform operating at the edge of regulation. KiShisanMyaku was founded as the middle path — institutional-grade execution, regulated pipes, explicit pricing.
Our Tokyo office houses 185 traders, analysts, developers and compliance staff. Our execution partners are registered as Financial Instruments Business Operators with Japan's Financial Services Agency (FSA).
The board has two independent non-executive directors, an independent risk committee, and quarterly compliance reporting. Our annual report is filed with japansec.jp alongside auditor's opinion.