Japan FSA planning to tighten leverage on FX accounts

Japan plans to lower leverage for individuals as early as this spring

The cap on leverage would come down from 25:1 to 10:1 for the lowest gearing.
That would increase margin requirements by up to 150%, here we go …. ouch

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