MakeTrades Blog
Useful articles about brokerage launch, trading strategies and financial platform management
How to Start a Forex Brokerage from Scratch in 2025
Step-by-step guide to creating a forex brokerage company: from legal registration to launching live trading.
Forex Licensing Guide: Comparing Jurisdictions
Comparative analysis of jurisdictions for obtaining a broker license: capital requirements, timelines, costs, and prestige.
Brokerage Company Business Plan: Key Sections
Structure and content of a business plan for launching a forex broker including financial model, marketing strategy, and operational plan.
Forex Broker Operating Costs: Complete Budget
Detailed breakdown of monthly operating costs for a forex broker: technology, staff, marketing, and compliance expenses.
Technical Infrastructure for a Forex Broker
Overview of technical components for launching a broker: servers, network architecture, security, and redundancy.
Payment Systems for Forex Brokers: Solutions Overview
How to connect and configure payment solutions for a forex broker: bank cards, e-wallets, and cryptocurrency payments.
A-Book vs B-Book Risk Management in Brokerage
Comparing A-Book and B-Book order execution models: advantages, disadvantages, and the hybrid approach.
Turnkey Forex Platform Rental: What Is Included
Detailed breakdown of a turnkey forex platform rental package: trading server, client cabinet, payment processing, and support.
White Label Solution vs Custom Development
Comparative analysis of two approaches to launching a brokerage: White Label rental versus building from scratch.
How to Choose a Trading Platform Provider
Practical recommendations for evaluating trading platform providers: technology maturity, reputation, and contract terms.
Scaling a Rented Trading Platform
Growth strategies for brokerage business on a rented platform: adding instruments, expanding to new regions, and increasing functionality.
CRM for Forex Brokers: Complete Feature Overview
A comprehensive look at CRM features that help forex brokers manage clients, track deals, and boost business efficiency.
KYC/AML Compliance Through CRM Systems
How CRM helps brokers meet regulatory requirements: automated KYC/AML checks, document storage, and audit trail generation.
CRM Integration with MetaTrader 4 and 5: Technical Guide
Step-by-step guide to integrating your CRM system with MetaTrader trading servers including API setup, data synchronization, and troubleshooting.
Effective Lead Management in Forex Brokerage
Strategies for attracting, qualifying, and converting leads into active traders including sales funnel optimization, scoring, and segmentation.
CRM Analytics: Boosting Brokerage Conversion Rates
How to leverage CRM analytics dashboards to track key broker metrics and make data-driven decisions that increase conversion rates.
Marketing Strategy for a New Forex Broker
Effective channels for attracting traders to a new brokerage: SEO, contextual advertising, affiliate marketing, and social media.
Building a Team for a New Forex Broker: Key Roles
What specialists are needed to launch and operate a forex broker: from compliance officer to tech lead.