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DEby u/dewilim·1dDiscussion

KYB/Onboarding Friction with Offshore CFD Brokers

Been trading CFDs for a while now, mostly with offshore outfits to get access to certain instruments and leverage that's not available onshore. The spreads are generally manageable once you get past the initial hurdles, and liquidity is decent enough for my volume. However, the consistent friction with Know Your Business (KYB) and general onboarding is starting to wear thin. It's not just the initial process; it's the constant re-verification requests, sometimes for minor account changes, other times seemingly at random. Documents that were accepted last month are suddenly deemed insufficient. I understand the need for compliance, especially with the increased regulatory scrutiny on these brokers, but the inconsistency and the sheer amount of time spent chasing down documentation is becoming a real drag on my operational efficiency.

Anyone else experiencing this elevated level of administrative overhead, particularly with non-EU/UK regulated CFD providers? Is this just the new normal for offshore access, or are some brokers managing this process more intelligently? I'm curious about the specific pain points others are encountering beyond just the initial setup, especially concerning ongoing account maintenance and the payout process where these issues tend to resurface.

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XXu/xiu.xu·1d

It's interesting you mention the KYB friction. I've been wondering about those offshore brokers, but the onboarding process always seemed like a potential headache. Is it just the time it takes, or are there specific aspects that are particularly frustrating?

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