The decision to begin your own brokerage could be the logical step in the FX progression or a lifelong dream. There are many different reasons why to start your own brokerage, but if your operation is not set up correctly, your brokerage could lose money and ultimately your investment. Read more
What is FIX API?
FIX (Financial Information Exchange) API (application programming interface) is an electronic communications protocol for financial information exchange. Read more
APIs and What Are They Good For
I often get questions from our clients regarding the API and the benefits it can bring to their business. An API (Application Programming Interface) is basically a set of rules that is needed to communicate with a specific system. Read more
Net Based v. MT4 Ticket Based Reporting
IT’S A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE
When brokers move from using MetaQuotes MT4 Dealing desk to a straight through processing (STP) model, the first question we often get is, “What’s the difference between Net based reporting used by the prime broker and the ticket based reporting used by MT4?” Read more
Types of Jurisdictions for Forex Companies
When starting a new Forex brokerage or an investment fund, a logical question arises – what is the best location to incorporate and license the future business. Read more
Intro to the Margin Based Prime Brokerage and Prime of Prime Agency Model
The primary goal of this article is to provide a schematic explanation of the Prime Brokerage margin based model – Prime of Prime – and to explain the major reasons for working with Prime of Prime. Read more
White-Label Client vs. Partner
Benefits to choosing a White Label solution with mutually aligned incentives
In today’s FX white-label market, a successful offering includes more than just off the shelf branding and liquidity. Read more
Forex Spreads – Appearances Can Be Deceiving
Over the past year I’ve noticed a new marketing tactic from FX Brokers and Institutional Liquidity Providers (LPs) which is distorting the FX marketplace and the expectations of clients and brokers who receive liquidity from such firms. Read more