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Is Rakuten Securities Available in 🇲🇾 Malaysia?
Yes — Rakuten Securities is available in Malaysia
Rakuten Securities accepts clients from Malaysia. Regulated by FSA.
Availability last verified: October 2026
Broker availability in 🇲🇾 Malaysia
164 / 341 brokers164 out of 341 brokers in our database accept clients from Malaysia (48% availability). See all available brokers →
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Rakuten Securities vs alternatives in 🇲🇾 Malaysia
| Regulator | FSA | FCA, CySEC | FCA, ASIC | MAS, ASIC |
| Min. deposit | $0 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Spread from | 0 pips | 1 pips | 0.6 pips | 0.9 pips |
| Max leverage | 3 | 500 | 500 | 400 |
| Available | ✓ Yes | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account | ✓ YesOpen Account |
Why choose Rakuten Securities in 🇲🇾 Malaysia?
Min. deposit
$0
Spread from
0 pips
Max leverage
3
BrokerRank score
3.54 / 5
- #2 online broker in Japan (9M+ accounts)
- Strong US stock access
- Rakuten Points integration
- Zero commission stocks and ETFs
- Regulated by FSA — legally available to Malaysia residents under SC Malaysia & BNM (Bank Negara Malaysia)
Trading conditions in 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Regulated by SC Malaysia & BNM (Bank Negara Malaysia). Max forex leverage: 1:100 (licensed). Permitted instruments: Stocks, ETFs, Forex (licensed), Futures. Malaysia allows forex trading through SC-licensed entities. BNM restricts certain offshore transactions. Islamic finance accounts (swap-free) are widely available.
Other recommended brokers available in 🇲🇾 Malaysia
Comparing Rakuten Securities with other brokers available to Malaysia traders.
- No commissions on spreads
- FCA, ASIC and CySEC regulated
- Islamic accounts available
- FCA regulated with strong reputation
- Supports MT4, MT5, and own platform
- Negative balance protection
- Good educational content
- Regulated in 6 jurisdictions
- No commission on most accounts
- Commission-free CFD trading (other fees may apply)
- Simple, user-friendly platform
- Wide range of CFD instruments (2,800+)
About Rakuten Securities
Regulated by
FSA
Headquarters
Tokyo, Japan
Founded
1999
Min. deposit
$0
BrokerRank score
3.54 / 5
Markets
crypto, stocks, etf
Frequently Asked Questions
1Is Rakuten Securities available in Malaysia?
Yes — Rakuten Securities accepts clients from Malaysia. The broker is regulated by FSA. You can open a live account directly through their website.
2What are the best alternatives to Rakuten Securities for Malaysia traders?
Brokers we recommend in Malaysia include ForTrade, FxPro, AvaTrade. All are verified to accept clients from Malaysia and are regulated by reputable authorities.
3Can I use a VPN to access Rakuten Securities from Malaysia?
Using a VPN to circumvent geo-restrictions violates Rakuten Securities's terms of service and can result in account closure or frozen funds. It also leaves you without regulatory protection. We strongly recommend using a broker that is properly licensed to serve your country.
4Is forex trading legal in Malaysia?
Yes — forex trading is legal in Malaysia and regulated by SC Malaysia & BNM (Bank Negara Malaysia). The maximum permitted leverage for forex is 1:100 (licensed). Only brokers licensed in Malaysia or operating under an approved passporting arrangement can legally serve retail clients.
5What leverage is available for traders in Malaysia?
Forex: up to 1:100 (licensed). Stocks: up to 1:2. These limits are set by SC Malaysia & BNM (Bank Negara Malaysia) and apply to all licensed brokers serving Malaysia residents. Malaysia allows forex trading through SC-licensed entities. BNM restricts certain offshore transactions. Islamic finance accounts (swap-free) are widely available.
6Which financial instruments can traders in Malaysia access?
Traders in Malaysia regulated by SC Malaysia & BNM (Bank Negara Malaysia) can access the following instruments: Stocks, ETFs, Forex (licensed), Futures. Malaysia allows forex trading through SC-licensed entities. BNM restricts certain offshore transactions. Islamic finance accounts (swap-free) are widely available.
7Which brokers accept clients from Malaysia?
164 out of 341 brokers in the BrokerRank database accept clients from Malaysia. Recommended options include ForTrade, FxPro, AvaTrade. You can see the full list on our Malaysia brokers page.