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Having examined Societe Generale’s profile and regulatory details, my experience leads me to approach asset trading options there carefully. Societe Generale is a major, long-established European bank, with a broad spectrum of financial services that span investment banking, global markets, and risk management solutions, under credible FSA regulation in Japan. However, as an independent trader, I am always attentive to the distinction between general banking services and what is actually available for individual traders. From what I’ve gathered, Societe Generale emphasizes institutional-grade solutions, offering clients access to global markets, including equity derivatives, fixed income, and currency solutions. In theory, this breadth might imply that exposure to commodities like gold (XAU/USD) and crude oil is possible through their global markets or derivatives desks. However, the public-facing information is distinctly lacking in detail on actual tradable products, platforms, or conditions for retail traders like myself. In my opinion, the lack of transparent information on retail trading access—such as whether individual accounts can directly trade gold or crude oil pairs—makes it impossible for me to confirm with certainty that these instruments are available in the way most independent traders expect. For anyone interested, I would strongly recommend directly contacting Societe Generale to clarify what instruments are available to your specific account type before making any decisions or funding an account. As always, I encourage a cautious and thoroughly informed approach when evaluating brokers, especially those with primarily institutional focus and limited retail disclosure.