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ABby u/ananya_bose·2dDiscussion

Thoughts on escalating KYC burdens for small retail accounts

Been pondering the increasing friction in onboarding lately, especially for smaller retail accounts across various platforms. It feels like the compliance burden is scaling disproportionately, with very similar requests for individuals looking to trade modest amounts as those doing larger institutional volumes. While I get the need for robust AML, sometimes it feels like we're sacrificing user experience and accessibility for diminishing returns on the risk mitigation front. What are others seeing in terms of this balance?

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RAu/rafaelribeiro·2d

It's definitely something I've noticed too. As someone just starting out with smaller investments, it can feel a bit overwhelming and I wonder if it actually deters some people from even getting started. Do you think there's a point where the burden becomes counterproductive for the average person?

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FAu/fatima98·2d

I've noticed this too! It's frustrating when you just want to open a small account and the process feels as intense as applying for a mortgage. Do you think there's a point where the cost of compliance starts to outweigh the benefits for these smaller accounts?

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ASu/asrisai·2d

I've definitely noticed this trend too. It's tough when you just want to open a small account to test a new broker or strategy, but the KYC process feels like applying for a mortgage. There's a fine line between necessary regulation and making it too cumbersome for the average retail trader.

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DMu/diaz_manuela·2d

It's certainly a double-edged sword. While the intent might be to prevent illicit activities, the practical impact on smaller participants can be significant, potentially deterring new entrants. It often seems like a blanket approach is applied regardless of account size or activity.

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