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Brokers get the collateral charges themselves imposed on them. Some either post the capital to the Clearing house or restrict trading to their clients. 1 client aggressively trading OTC shares will tie up more regulatory capital than 5000 regular clients.

IB got stricter after they got the big Fine for micro-cap trading. Basically got bullied by the regulator into submission.

Capital Charges to the Brokerage from the Clearing House. Going over the thresholds for OTC liquidity means you have to post excess collateral temporarily to them. One account trading 100k of an OTC stock repeatly may cause firms to post Millions in collateral. They receive the posted...

Capital Charges are big for over 10%. Most firms are not well capitalized to handle large volume penny OTC traders.

So wash trading. Speak the language bro.

What tactics did he use for inflating the price upwards? beyond the promo call center.

In Small-cap trading, Many introverts will trade a stock, research filings, etc but Never contact the CEO which is a big failing. Extrovert is a good personality trait for learning how to close in trading and expanding your network. You are usually a by-product of who you surround yourself with...

Vast majority of trading platforms with use Round lots for last tick price. Odd lots have less price protection and most traders don't want a odd lot execution triggering a stop etc.

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Agreed. Choice is better than no choice. Even if Pricing is not uniform across asia.

I'm talking about a private sale. How does that usually work for US.

What rules they have for execution? Website doesn't indicate anything beyond Beyond Access

Different question but how is physical certs transacted in the USA? Do I just get the certs re-registered at the transfer agent then release funds once confirmation comes through? I've done for Canadian stocks but never for US stocks.

They're looking at Taiwan, South Korea, and Thailand.

Dual List is cheap as hell on the frankfurt. like 3-4k to list on Frankfurt if you already trade on an acceptable exchange. US and DTC eligibility costs WAYY more.

Dark Pools still have NBBO.

I'm Seat of the pants, decisions are around Information from Networking & Negotiating.

are they not allowed?

IBKR has access to SGX now though. They opened their Singapore subsidiary.

That tax quirck only affect their US clients. Most jurisdictions don't tax dividends differently if the shares are lent out. USA is the exception.