Competing in a Spoiled FX Market: Youssef Bouz on What a True A-Book Broker Looks Like

A recent LinkedIn exchange between GCC Brokers’ General Manager Youssef Bouz and Jeremy Kinstlinger (Afterprime) has turned into a much bigger conversation about what “real” brokerage looks like in today’s FX/CFD market. In this new Insight on LiquidityFinder, Bouz argues that the market has been “spoiled” by aggressive offers – extreme leverage, manufactured spreads, unrealistic rebates and long-term swap-free deals – that simply don’t line up with genuine A-Book execution or institutional liquidity.

He explains how these distorted expectations create confusion for traders, constant pricing pressure on IBs, and a race to the bottom for brokers who try to stay honest. The full piece sets out why GCC Brokers has chosen to stick to a transparent, sustainable A-Book model – and why Bouz believes regulation, education and long-term alignment with clients will ultimately win. [Read the full Insight article here.]

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