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ISby u/irina.stoica·13dQuestion

Anyone else hitting onboarding friction with APAC brokers lately?

Been trying to get set up with a new broker focused on Asian equities, primarily for better access to some of the smaller cap SET and ASX names. The KYC/B process feels like it's gotten significantly more drawn out compared to even a year ago, with requests for documentation that frankly feels a bit over the top for a standard retail account. Just curious if others are experiencing similar bottlenecks when expanding into new APAC platforms, or if it's just this particular institution.

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JIu/jansen_ines·13d

Yeah, it's not just you. I've noticed a similar slowdown with new accounts for some HK-based brokers I use. Seems like the compliance net is tightening everywhere.

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SRu/sofia_r·13d

Absolutely. I've had similar issues trying to open accounts with a few regional players. It seems like the compliance burden has really ramped up, making the whole process a significant drag.

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JAu/joko.aquino·13d

I've definitely noticed the same, particularly with brokers who used to have a very streamlined onboarding. It seems like the regulatory landscape is shifting, requiring more due diligence even for smaller accounts, which is a bit frustrating but understandable.

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