Broker Insights: In-Depth Reviews

Think A-book is safer? This guest insight from Anya Aratovskaya breaks down the hidden risks for FX/CFD brokers: leverage mismatches, margin shocks, collateral traps, tech outages and flow quality.

Watch the LiquidityFinder webinar replay on A-Book vs B-Book execution models for retail FX/CFD and crypto brokers. Hear Lars Holst (GCEX), Rob Brown (MAS Markets), Jeremy Kinstlinger (Afterprime), Youssef Bouz (GCC Brokers), Victor Ivanchenko (cBridge/Spotware) and Sam Low (LiquidityFinder) discuss AI-driven trading, liquidity stress, regulatory scrutiny, risk transfer, LP/PB relationships, balance-sheet volatility and brokerage valuation over the next 3–5 years.

Inside ATFX's global marketing engine with Weems Chan – how a 130-strong team scales retail and institutional growth through localisation, technology and AI.

GCC Brokers’ Youssef Bouz exposes how unrealistic leverage, bonuses and rebates distort the FX/CFD market – and why true A-Book, transparent brokerage is the only sustainable model.

Discover how GCC Brokers built a 100% A-Book brokerage model focused on trust, transparency, and technology. Inside their execution, regulation strategy and client alignment.

Amana CEO Muhammad Rasoul explains the realities of “swap-free” accounts, leverage, and building a fair, long-term trading culture.

Gain insight into cTrader, a leading ECN trading platform. Explore its features and advantages with comparison to the established MetaTrader, helping you to choose the ideal platform for your trading needs.

Understanding toxic flow, latency arbitrage, and how to protect your brokerage book from sharp traders.

KuCoin has been one of the most popular crypto exchanges globally, but regulatory pressure has raised questions. We assess its current security posture, licensing status, and what the risks are for traders today.

Bitget has grown rapidly to become one of the top 10 crypto exchanges by volume. But how safe is it? We examine its security infrastructure, regulatory compliance, proof of reserves, and what traders should know before depositing funds.

Need help in finding a liquidity provider? Here is our current list of the best liquidity providers on the market based on our understanding of their different features and capabilites which we get to undrstand through our conversations with their senior management and our thorough onboarding procees.

As institutional interest in digital assets grows, crypto prime brokerages have emerged to provide the infrastructure that serious players need, from custodial services and lending to OTC execution and portfolio margining. This article explores the landscape.

Brokers who decide to Run A B-Book Do So Primarily Because The Profit Potential Per Unit Traded Is Consistently Higher When Responsibly Managed, Than An A-Book Can Provide. In Addition, A B-Book Broker Has Significantly More Control Over Pricing And Fill Characteristics. As A Result, Their Clients Receive Improved Market Conditions And Regularly Report Greater Customer Satisfaction When Compared To A-Book Brokers.

Essential tools for managing A-Book/B-Book risk, exposure monitoring, and bridge hedging.

Although the authorities in the Seychelles do not provide a definitive list of brokers set up in the territory (with this type of secrecy being one of the attractions to brokers setting up here), it is estimated that there are between 300-400 retail brokers registered in The Seychelles. Why are there so many brokers registered here? Should you join them?

Leverage limits for CFD trading vary significantly across jurisdictions. This comparison covers FCA, ESMA, ASIC, CySEC, FSCA, and other key regulators, giving brokers and traders a clear picture of what's permitted where.

In institutional FX, not all liquidity access is equal. Prime Brokers serve the largest institutions directly, while Prime of Prime brokers provide a bridge for mid-tier firms. This guide explains the structural differences, access requirements, and how to choose the right model for your operation.