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In my personal experience as a forex trader constantly assessing brokers for transparency and fairness, I always pay close attention to fee structures—including deposit and withdrawal charges—because these can significantly affect my trading costs over time. When I evaluated Ando Securities, I found that their WikiFX listing provides detailed information about many of their trading and account-related charges, such as domestic stock commissions and management fees, but does not specify any explicit charges for depositing or withdrawing funds from my account. I consider this omission important. Typically, in the Japanese brokerage environment, regulated firms like Ando Securities are expected to disclose if they apply such fees, especially since they are monitored by the Financial Services Agency (FSA). However, the absence of clear information means that, for me, I would proceed with caution and confirm directly with customer support before transferring any funds. This is not merely a precautionary step—it's a standard practice I follow with all brokers because hidden costs can undermine profitability and trust. Moreover, the fact that Ando Securities is regulated by the FSA offers some degree of reassurance regarding operational transparency and client fund protection. Still, as a prudent trader, unless I have a written confirmation or see official documentation spelling out deposit and withdrawal fee policies, I do not make assumptions about their presence or absence. In summary, while there’s no evidence of such fees disclosed publicly, I recommend fellow traders verify directly with Ando Securities before opening or funding an account.