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In my experience as a forex trader, trustworthiness is always my top priority when assessing any broker, and I approach new platforms with great caution—especially when serious regulatory concerns are involved. With Barclays, the available information immediately raises multiple major red flags. Despite the global reputation of the Barclays brand and its presence in Japan, the fact remains that this specific operation appears to lack official regulatory oversight in Japan or elsewhere. For me, having verifiable and robust regulation is essential; it provides the first line of client fund protection, dispute resolution, and operational transparency. Furthermore, I noticed the sole user review points to an extremely troubling pattern: a client describes being pressured into repeated deposits, shifting terms, and an inability to withdraw even their initial deposit. As someone who has seen numerous brokerage scams over the years, this sort of client experience greatly concerns me. While a singular report is never the whole story, in combination with the absence of regulation and the “high potential risk” labels, I could not entrust my capital to this entity. There may be reputable services under the Barclays banner elsewhere, but when it comes to trading, particularly in the forex space, I simply cannot recommend engaging with an unregulated branch or platform. For my peace of mind and financial safety, I would avoid this operation and advise others to seek only well-regulated brokers with transparent track records.