Broker Insights: In-Depth Reviews

Guest insight from Olaf Ransome on UNITE Global FMI and a “single pool of liquidity” vision to reduce nostro reliance, cut buffers and enable real-time PvP/DvP.

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.

In part 2 of his series A-book STP series, Youssef Bouz from GCC Brokers explains why Algorithmic and AI trading demand better execution. Youssef explains STP trading environments, slippage, spreads, and broker–trader alignment.

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

Markets Vox positions itself differently from traditional brokers by offering an integrated trading environment that combines execution, analytics, and community features. This review examines whether the ecosystem approach delivers real value for traders in 2026.

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.

The definitive list of genuine prop trading firms and funded account challenges for 2026.

We examine Plus500's spreads, regulatory standing, platform capabilities, and who it actually makes sense for in 2026.

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.