Understanding Trading Commissions: From Lots to Millions
In Spot FX, Metals, and CFDs, we, the Liquidity Providers (LPs), often discuss trading commissions in terms such as, PER SIDE, PER ROUND TURN, and PER USD MILLION NOTIONAL.
6 Key Considerations for Retail Forex Brokers When Working with Liquidity Bridge Providers: Insights from Liquidity Provider
Liquidity Bridge Providers play a crucial role in enabling retail brokers to access the market and provide their clients with competitive pricing and execution. To establish a successful relationship for all involved, we suggest you keep the following considerations in mind.
Advanced Markets partners with PrimeXM for connectivity and liquidity services
Advanced Markets Group is delighted to announce the addition of XCore, by PrimeXM, to its liquidity distribution channels. Advanced Markets Group and Prime XM’s partnership aims to provide clients with a combination of robust connectivity and premium liquidity services. The alliance between the two companies was formed back in 2020 and has continued to grow […]
5 questions about Forex Prime Brokerage answered
Everyone is talking about the hot new trend that is ChatGPT. Advanced Markets caught up with this Open AI chatbot and asked some of our own questions. Not all were answered accurately, we have edited some of the responses, some were not answered at all, so our Team of Experts have given their insight!
When is it time to move away from retail and become professional?
It is hard enough to produce a solid track record and to generate consistent profits as an FX trader, so why make it harder on yourself? It’s my opinion that, for a long time, FX industry regulations were grossly inadequate, as the regulators seemed unprepared to protect its most vulnerable segment, the retail trader. When […]
Why Does Liquidity Differ Between “Prime of Prime’s”?
Recently at an FX conference, a developing fund manager and I crossed paths. After a few polite introductions, I quickly realized that, based on his audited returns, the new fund manager was proficient in trading the FX market. The detailed description of the fund’s fundamental and technical trading strategies was welcoming to hear. After a […]
What to Expect When Moving from Retail to Wholesale (Institutional) FX
I thought it would be useful to compile a short list of the main differences found when trading OTC (over-the-counter) FX with an STP (Straight Through Processing / No Dealing Desk) “Prime of Prime” and a Retail brokerage. The differences can be categorized as follows: – Vetting / Onboarding – Netting vs Hedging – Deposits […]
MiFID II – How Many Liquidity Providers Should a Broker Have?
Best execution policy under MiFID adopts a multi-faceted approach that addresses, amongst other things, quality of execution, trading conditions extended to clients and the counterparty selection process. It also provides directions and guidelines on how best execution can be achieved. The execution policy, set forth in MiFID II rests on several main pillars and I […]
How Does One Define “Best Execution” for FX Trading Firms Under MiFID II?
While some industry sources are arguing whether or not MiFID II will dramatically affect the FX industry, most FCA and CySEC licensed FX brokers are rapidly adjusting policies in order to comply with the new requirements. One of the key changes of MiFID II is an implementation of the term “best execution” and a directive […]
Natallia Hunik on the State of FX Industry in Cyprus, Forex Prime of Prime, MT5 and Automation | iFXEXPO 2017, Limassol
Natallia Hunik, Global Head of Sales at Advanced Markets and Fortex, Inc. and Andrew Saks-McLeod of FinanceFeeds sat down during the iFXEXPO 2017 in Limassol to discuss the state of FX industry in Cyprus and what future will bring. Watch our videos to the topics FX Prime Brokerage Automation Future of Industry in Cyprus MT5