The country does maintain Self-Defense Forces, which are limited to domestic protection.

日本可拥有自卫队，仅限于维护国内安全。

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The brokerage industry is unique in that it has been permitted to self-regulate with limited SEC oversight, self-insure through the Securities Investor Protection Corporation, self-adjudicate through mandatory NASD Dispute Resolution arbitration, and even control, through the NASD Public Disclosure Program, the information the public receives about firms.

FORBES: Investigating Brokerages (May 1, 2002 )

While there is limited oversight of brokerages by the SEC, it is certain that investor protection could be significantly enhanced through ending self-regulation of this industry.

FORBES: Why the SEC Is In Danger of Becoming Irrelevant ( February 28, 2006 )