Institutional Market Insights: Industry

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.

Why one-size-fits-all trading models fail as automation rises. In the second in his series of articles Youssef Bouz from GCC Brokers explains how discretionary and algorithmic traders need different execution conditions (transparency, predictability, stable infrastructure and clear scaling rules) and why realistic market behaviour (spreads, slippage, external liquidity) plus clear broker positioning reduces friction and supports long-term performance.

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.

In this conversation with Andrey Stoychev, CEO of VS Capital, we discuss why broker crypto often fails in real markets and how VS Capital has built award winning crypto liquidity that holds up under pressure. It breaks down multi-source pricing across exchanges, market makers and OTC desks, access to stronger exchange tiers, dedicated CFD redistribution streams, and a risk managed layer designed to plug gaps and keep top of book depth stable through volatility and weekends. Ideal reading for brokers and liquidity teams comparing crypto CFD liquidity providers and trying to understand the true all in cost, execution quality, and the role of regulated brokers versus unregulated perpetual futures venues.

At the top of the FX liquidity hierarchy sit Tier 1 banks, the institutions that set interbank rates and define the depth of the global forex market. This article explains how they operate, how their pricing flows down to retail brokers, and what it means for execution quality at every level.

Gold-i CEO Tom Higgins explains why most crypto exchanges are still retail-first and what must change to win institutional flow — including FIX support, independent custody, predictable liquidity, and pricing models that reward aggregator-driven volume.

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.

JPMorgan is breaking new ground with the launch of JPMD – a “public-permissioned” stablecoin-like token that combines the interoperability and 24/7 settlement of a public blockchain with the regulatory controls and credit backing of a traditional bank deposit. In this post, Olaf Ransome revisits his long‑held view that tokenized deposits only work “inside the four walls” of their issuer, explains why JPMD’s hybrid model changes the game, and explores its far‑reaching implications for institutional liquidity, payment rails and the future of financial services.

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“Let’s get together!” Big US banks and infrastructure providers are apparently looking at a common stablecoin. How should you think about this and what should you think?

Stablecoins, tariffs and the papal conclave have an oligopoly on the news headlines right now. Simon Taylor, who is one of those who I think really gets the FinTech space and its impact on financial services just posted: “Stripe just declared war on banks with their stablecoin financial accounts.” That alone is worth a read. I want to explain where banks will struggle with processing Stablecoins. And I’ll throw in a few words on things Tokenised Deposits too for free.

Around things digital assets we have huge momentum. Who is going to win? To understand where we might be headed, I caught up with somebody who thinks about things crypto aka digital assets for a living. Kenny Hearn, the Chief Investment Officer at SwissOne Capital, a specialist asset management company with a focus on institutional grade crypto and blockchain investment funds. Kenny spends his time thinking about who the winners and losers are going to be. He shared his thoughts on what he sees as the differentiators, and just as importantly his view on what is important for institutional investments to be made. This is not investment advice, just a view on how the digital asset space will develop. If you do want investment advice, feel free to contact Kenny.

BitMart is a global crypto exchange with a wide range of altcoin listings, but how does it hold up on fees, security, and reliability? We give you the full picture.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized the trading world, opening up unprecedented levels of efficiency, accuracy, and speed in financial markets. By 2025, AI will handle almost 89% of the world's trading volume—changing everything from high-frequency equity trading to decentralized crypto ecosystems. This guide explores how AI trading platforms leverage advanced algorithms, machine learning, neural networks, and real-time data analysis to automate trade, reduce human error, and execute trades at a record rate.