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July 30, 2025 01:00 UTC

Interactive Brokers Launches NISA Accounts to Help Japanese Investors Build Wealth Tax-Free

Japanese residents gain access to global investments, low commissions, and professional-grade tools through a tax-advantaged savings structure

GREENWICH, Conn.--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- Interactive Brokers (Nasdaq: IBKR), an automated global electronic broker, announced the introduction of NISA accounts through Interactive Brokers Securities Japan Inc. (IBSJ), its Japanese affiliate. NISA is a government-backed investment vehicle that allows eligible Japanese residents to invest in stocks, ETFs and eligible mutual funds, while enjoying tax-free earnings growth. Investors using NISA through IBSJ can easily open and fund their accounts, access international and Japanese stocks and mutual funds, and invest with low commissions and low costs.

“Japanese investors are looking for smarter ways to build long-term wealth, and NISA is a key part of that journey,” said Dan Kerrigan, CEO of Interactive Brokers Securities Japan. “With our global product access, low-cost trading, and now tax-advantaged NISA accounts, we’re giving clients in Japan powerful tools to take control of their financial futures.”

Whether clients are planning for retirement, saving for the future, or building a long-term portfolio, the combination of NISA’s tax benefits and IBKR’s efficient platform makes investing more accessible and cost-effective.

Interactive Brokers has built a reputation for offering Japanese investors a smarter way to invest. With NISA now available, clients can take full advantage of IBKR’s strengths, including:

  • Global market access to over 160 exchanges across the U.S., Europe, and Asia
  • Low commissions and transparent pricing help investors keep more of what they earn
  • Advanced trading platforms and tools that support long-term portfolio growth
  • Financial strength and stability, backed by decades of experience and a global presence

For nearly 20 years, IBSJ has served clients with a focus on transparency, efficiency, and continuous innovation. The launch of NISA is another step in helping Japanese residents invest for the future with greater confidence.

To learn more about NISA accounts and investment services for Japanese residents, please visit: NISA Account

The best-informed investors choose Interactive Brokers

About Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.:

Interactive Brokers Group affiliates provide automated trade execution and custody of securities, commodities, foreign exchange, and forecast contracts around the clock on over 160 markets in numerous countries and currencies from a single unified platform to clients worldwide. We serve individual investors, hedge funds, proprietary trading groups, financial advisors and introducing brokers. Our four decades of focus on technology and automation have enabled us to equip our clients with a uniquely sophisticated platform to manage their investment portfolios. We strive to provide our clients with advantageous execution prices and trading, risk and portfolio management tools, research facilities and investment products, all at low or no cost, positioning them to achieve superior returns on investments. Interactive Brokers has consistently earned recognition as a top broker, garnering multiple awards and accolades from respected industry sources such as Barron's, Investopedia, Stockbrokers.com, and many others.

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Contacts

Contacts for Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. Media: Katherine Ewert, media@ibkr.com


Source: Interactive Brokers Group, Inc.

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