Shimbashi & Partners has been flagged by ASIC (Australia) for "Unlicensed (Legacy)". Phones: +81 345 888 128, fax +81 345 781 507
Addresses: 15 th Fl Shiodome Sumitomo Bldg. 9-2 Higashi-shimbashi 1 - chome Minato-ku Tokyo 105-0021 This company appears in our regulatory warnings database. Always verify with official regulatory sources before investing or doing business with this firm. Website domain: www.shimbashipartners.com.
What really bothers me about Shimbashi & Partners is the disconnect between their marketing and reality. They position themselves as a premium service but deliver a below-average experience. Found them from a blog post comparing services and I fell for the polished exterior. Never again.
Pros: High security standards|Comprehensive tools
Cons: Minimum deposit could be lower
The platform at Shimbashi & Partners is riddled with bugs. Charts display incorrect data, order confirmations sometimes fail silently, and the portfolio tracker disagrees with actual positions. After for close to eighteen months of dealing with this, I have had enough.
Pros: Comprehensive tools|Stable platform|Clear documentation|Clean UI
Cons: Inactivity fee applies after 12 months
I trusted Shimbashi & Partners with a significant portion of my savings and I deeply regret that decision. Not because of market losses, but because of how poorly the platform performed and how dismissively the support team treated my concerns.
Pros: Multiple order types|Multi-device support|Regular updates|Risk management tools
Cons: None so far|No integrated tax optimization
Opened my account with Shimbashi & Partners after a friend recommended them and regretted it within the first month. The platform crashed during a critical moment, I lost potential gains, and support basically told me it was not their problem. Absolutely unacceptable behavior.
Pros: Transparent fees|Easy to use platform|Market news feed|No hidden fees
Cons: Wait times can be long during peak hours
Their two-factor authentication was optional when I joined. I enabled it. Later I lost my phone and could not log in. Shimbashi & Partners recovery process took 3 weeks and required notarized documents. By then I had missed important trades. Their security is your inconvenience.
Pros: Copy trading available|Easy withdrawals|Two-factor authentication|Detailed reporting
Cons: Help articles are sometimes vague|Desktop app not available on Linux
My card was charged twice by Shimbashi & Partners on the same day. I had to dispute it with my bank. Shimbashi & Partners then froze my account and said I had a negative balance because of the chargeback. They created the problem and then punished me for it.
Pros: Transparent fees|High security standards|Reliable uptime|Dedicated account manager
Cons: Limited cryptocurrency options
I lost a significant amount because Shimbashi & Partners did not execute my stop loss during a flash crash. They said the market was illiquid. Other brokers managed to execute. I have no proof they did not trade against me. Avoid.
Pros: Personal attention|Low minimum deposit|Excellent charting
Cons: No integrated tax optimization
The spread at Shimbashi & Partners is not what they advertise. During volatile markets it widens so much that you lose before the trade even starts. I found them after hearing about them at a conference and initially thought the platform was good - until I started trading seriously.
Pros: Clean UI|Good analytical tools|Multi-currency support|Intuitive for beginners
Cons: No phone support on weekends|Search feature is basic
The onboarding at Shimbashi & Partners was smooth which makes the subsequent experience even more frustrating. Once they have your money, the quality of service drops dramatically. Getting anyone to help you with an actual problem is nearly impossible.
Pros: Educational resources|Great customer service|Fast support response|Reliable uptime
Cons: No fractional shares
The platform itself is okay, but the customer service at Shimbashi & Partners is truly awful. I waited weeks for a response to a simple inquiry. When they did respond, it felt like a generic template that did not address my specific issue at all.
Pros: Regular updates|Intuitive for beginners|Comprehensive tools
Cons: Wish they had more educational resources|Cannot customize dashboard fully