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Speaking from my own experience as a forex trader, I find it difficult to comfortably highlight three main benefits to choosing Barclays for trading. While Barclays is indeed a globally recognized name in finance, my own due diligence and the data available give me serious pause about its suitability for individual traders. Barclays does have an established international presence and offers various institutional-level financial services, such as investment banking, asset management, and wholesale market access, which may be relevant for large organizations or institutional investors. However, for retail traders like myself, the lack of regulatory oversight in Japan—or, notably, any clear retail forex regulation—presents a significant risk. A broker’s regulatory status is critical for safeguarding client funds and ensuring fair practice, and in Barclays’ case, this protection appears absent. In my trading journey, I prioritize transparency and strong client safeguards, so any potential “benefits” of brand reputation or service breadth are outweighed by such regulatory concerns. Some might argue that association with a reputable parent company and a history in capital markets brings a sense of stability, but in practical trading, security of funds and recourse in disputes are essential. Personally, I was not able to identify benefits compelling enough to overlook these major drawbacks. Thus, from my own perspective, I would strongly advise a cautious approach and careful consideration before trading with Barclays in its current set-up.