Recent content by Wilfred

Yeah, ditto with smaller banks and credit unions in here. Eek. Anyhow, I got in touch with another FINRA-regulated firm and they don't have a problem with expats. I wonder what the deal with me is...

I'm thinking it has something to do with FACTA too. I managed to talk to a FINRA regulator and she couldn't find anything on expats. I'm also trying to get ahold of a CBOE regulator since the firm is also registered with that exchange, but if it was an exchange rule it'd sound a lot nicer than...

Then I'd have to claim I am residing in the US in the U4, which I am not.

Hi, EliteTrader community I'm getting a little desperate. I was slated to trade for a FINRA-regulated prop firm, but now I've been told I can't trade with them. The firm rep I was on the phone with apparently wasn't quite sure whether it was company policy or regulatory compliance, but the...