InteractiveBrokers (NYSE: IBKR) hasrolled out NISA accounts through its Japanese unit, giving local investorsaccess to tax-free investment growth on their stock and ETF purchases.Interactive Brokers AddsNISA Tax-Free Accounts for Japanese InvestorsThe movetaps into Japan's government-backed savings program that lets residents investwithout paying taxes on gains. Interactive Brokers Securities Japan now offersthese accounts alongside the firm's existing trading platform that covers morethan 160 global exchanges.Theaccounts support investments in stocks, ETFs and eligible mutual funds whilepreserving the tax-free status that makes NISA attractive to long-term savers."Japaneseinvestors are looking for smarter ways to build long-term wealth, and NISA is akey part of that journey," said Dan Kerrigan, CEO of Interactive BrokersSecurities Japan. "With our global product access, low-cost trading, andnow tax-advantaged NISA accounts, we're giving clients in Japan powerful toolsto take control of their financial futures."IBKR offerssimilar solutions for long-term savers in other parts of the world as well,including the UK, throughInvestment Saving Accounts (ISAs).You mayalso like: InteractiveBrokers Evaluating Stablecoin Launch to Enable 24/7 Client Funding: ReportExpanding Access to GlobalMarketsThe NISAintegration positions Interactive Brokers to compete more directly withdomestic Japanese brokerages that already offer these tax-advantaged accounts.The firm's pitch centers on combining NISA benefits with its internationalmarket access and competitive commission structure.Thetax-free savings accounts work similarly to Roth IRAs in the United States,allowing investors to grow their money without owing capital gains or dividendtaxes. Japan introduced NISA in 2014 to encourage more household investment andreduce the country's heavy reliance on low-yield bank deposits.Two weeksago, Interactive Brokers published its financial results for Q2 2025, reporting$516 million in commission revenue. Net revenue for the quarter totaled$1.4 billion.Timing the Japanese MarketThe launchcomes as Japanese households hold roughly $11 trillion in bank deposits earningminimal interest. Government officials have pushed citizens toward investmentaccounts like NISA to help fund retirement and boost economic growth.InteractiveBrokers joins a crowded field of brokerages offering NISA accounts in Japan.Major players includeSBI Securities, Rakuten Securities, and traditional firms like Nomura. Thecompetition often focuses on commission rates, available investment options,and platform features.The firm'sglobal trading platform gives it an edge withinvestors seeking international diversification. Many Japanese brokerslimit NISA account holders to domestic stocks and a narrow selection of foreignETFs.Brokers Support PassiveInvestingIBKR's movealigns with a growing trend among brokers traditionally associated with the CFDmarket, who are now entering the space of more passive, savings-focused, andretirement-oriented solutions offered through government-supported accounts.Recentexamples include XTB, which now offersIKE and IKZE accounts in Poland and has recently addedFrance’s PEA to its platform. In May, Israeli fintech eTorolaunched a similar PEA-based offering in France while also opening a newoffice in Paris. Yesterday, eToro, publicly traded under the ticker ETOR, expandedaccess to 100 popular Wall Street stocks during extended market hours, available24/5.This article was written by Damian Chmiel at www.financemagnates.com.