Glossary
Forex Trading Glossary
Key terms and concepts every forex broker needs to understand. From white label platforms to liquidity providers, this glossary covers the essential vocabulary of the brokerage industry.
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Browse our complete collection of forex brokerage and trading terminology.
- A-Book vs B-Book Two execution models where A-Book passes orders to liquidity providers and B-Book internalizes client trades.
- CFD Trading Contract for Difference trading -- speculating on price movements without owning the underlying asset.
- Forex CRM Specialized CRM software for forex brokerages to manage clients, KYC, deposits, and IB networks.
- Grey Label Brokerage A licensing model offering deeper platform customization than standard white label solutions.
- Introducing Broker (IB) A partner who refers clients to a brokerage in exchange for commissions on trading activity.
- KYC/AML Compliance Regulations requiring brokerages to verify client identities and monitor financial transactions.
- Liquidity Provider Financial institutions supplying buy/sell prices enabling brokerages to offer competitive spreads.
- MetaTrader Web API RESTful API for interacting with MT5 servers, enabling custom platform development.
- PAMM Account Percentage Allocation Management Module for managed forex trading accounts.
- White Label Trading Platform Pre-built trading platform infrastructure licensed and fully rebranded with the broker's identity.
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