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former executive vice president, SunGard’s brokerage & clearance business

15
Jul
2010

Are you overpaying on exchange and clearing fees?

Contributor:

A few months ago on this blog, I asked FCMs the following question: Do you know if, where and how much you are overpaying in brokerage and exchange fees? For many, this question is a difficult one to answer. Futures commission merchants are facing multiple challenges around exchange fees, clearing fees and brokerage claims, including increasingly complex fee schedules, frequent modifications of fee rates and levels and shorter deadlines for claiming rebates.... read more

former executive vice president, SunGard’s brokerage & clearance business

3
Jun
2010

Are you turning cost basis into an advantage?

Contributor:

Beginning Jan. 1, 2011, cost basis reporting will be mandatory for all brokers executing transactions that involve publicly traded securities. This may prove to be easier said than done. You must address technology and data issues now if you are to ensure future compliance with the regulations. But cost basis is not just about tax systems or even compliance. If it is approached the right way, this challenge may actually help increase efficiency, strengthen customer service and foster transparency. ... read more