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petrmacel · 11-25-2009, 01:47 PM

Hi
I Just got email that FXDD is switching to FIFO. Could somebody check that. I am travelling in Thailand and struglle with internet connection

davidaross · 12-06-2009, 12:21 PM

FXDD sent out an email to me. Here is a copy/paste... An internet chat with a representative less than 30 days ago said that a 30 day warning would happen... ah well... here it is, with url's emails edited out:

Dear FXDD Customer:

As you know FXDD is in the process of registering with the CFTC and joining the NFA. In order to complete our registration process FXDD must be in full compliance with all applicable NFA and CFTC regulations. We are taking this opportunity to advise you that beginning Sunday November 29th, 2009 FXDD will implement strict compliance with all applicable CFTC and NFA Regulations. Going forward, FXDD’s back office system will be the official statement of record for all accounts. Meta Trader statements will not be recognized as official records. FXDD’s back office is compliant with all CFTC and NFA regulations regarding hedging and FIFO. Also, leverage will be adjusted to comply with NFA regulations. The following is a list of changes that will be executed:

1. Leverage will be set at 100:1 for major currencies; all others will have a leverage of 25:1. The only currencies affected by the 25:1 will be the USD/TRY and the USD/MXN. Gold and silver leverage will be set at 100:1 We urge you to examine your positions now and determine if and how the change in leverage will affect you. FXDD’s pip calculator is a useful tool:
DELETED LINK

2. Going forward, the official FXDD account statements will show positions offset on a FIFO (first in, first out) basis.

3. FXDD’s back office does not recognize hedging. FXDD’s back office is a position based system and all opposing orders are offset immediately. Going forward the official FXDD account statements will show opposite positions being offset immediately. Please note: this change will not affect your trading style and will not affect your EA if you use one.

4. You will no longer receive a daily MetaTrader statement via email. Official daily and monthly account statements will be emailed to you directly from the FXDD back office. You may, however, retrieve a complete trading history for your account from the “Account History” tab in the terminal on the MetaTrader platform. Please note that the trading history provided on the MetaTrader platform is for trade ticket reference only, and is not an official account statement.

5. Shortly you will be given access to FXDD’s back office report viewer that will give you real time access to the back office and allow you to create and print detailed account statements.

6. We urge you to download the latest compliant version of Meta Trader at
DELETED LINK

Thank you very much for your cooperation. Please feel free to contact us with any questions and/or concerns at
+1-212-791-3950 or DELETED EMAIL ADDRESS

Oneofus · 12-16-2009, 10:52 PM

I have a live account running RM Pro at FXDD. I plan on moving to another broker when the AudNzd moves back down and clears my hanging trades, partly because of the increased margin requirements, but mostly because of the new format of the statements. With many open trades, the way they do the FIFO accounting, it's nearly impossible to relate the statements to what is happening in the account, and so impossible to make sure they're doing it correctly.
If you upgrade MT4 to their latest version, you also can't run reports on your past activity.

11-25-2009, 01:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
petrmacel Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1	Fxdd Hi I Just got email that FXDD is switching to FIFO. Could somebody check that. I am travelling in Thailand and struglle with internet connection

12-06-2009, 12:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
davidaross Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 4	It's TRUE. FXDD sent out an email to me. Here is a copy/paste... An internet chat with a representative less than 30 days ago said that a 30 day warning would happen... ah well... here it is, with url's emails edited out: Dear FXDD Customer: As you know FXDD is in the process of registering with the CFTC and joining the NFA. In order to complete our registration process FXDD must be in full compliance with all applicable NFA and CFTC regulations. We are taking this opportunity to advise you that beginning Sunday November 29th, 2009 FXDD will implement strict compliance with all applicable CFTC and NFA Regulations. Going forward, FXDD’s back office system will be the official statement of record for all accounts. Meta Trader statements will not be recognized as official records. FXDD’s back office is compliant with all CFTC and NFA regulations regarding hedging and FIFO. Also, leverage will be adjusted to comply with NFA regulations. The following is a list of changes that will be executed: 1. Leverage will be set at 100:1 for major currencies; all others will have a leverage of 25:1. The only currencies affected by the 25:1 will be the USD/TRY and the USD/MXN. Gold and silver leverage will be set at 100:1 We urge you to examine your positions now and determine if and how the change in leverage will affect you. FXDD’s pip calculator is a useful tool: DELETED LINK 2. Going forward, the official FXDD account statements will show positions offset on a FIFO (first in, first out) basis. 3. FXDD’s back office does not recognize hedging. FXDD’s back office is a position based system and all opposing orders are offset immediately. Going forward the official FXDD account statements will show opposite positions being offset immediately. Please note: this change will not affect your trading style and will not affect your EA if you use one. 4. You will no longer receive a daily MetaTrader statement via email. Official daily and monthly account statements will be emailed to you directly from the FXDD back office. You may, however, retrieve a complete trading history for your account from the “Account History” tab in the terminal on the MetaTrader platform. Please note that the trading history provided on the MetaTrader platform is for trade ticket reference only, and is not an official account statement. 5. Shortly you will be given access to FXDD’s back office report viewer that will give you real time access to the back office and allow you to create and print detailed account statements. 6. We urge you to download the latest compliant version of Meta Trader at DELETED LINK Thank you very much for your cooperation. Please feel free to contact us with any questions and/or concerns at +1-212-791-3950 or DELETED EMAIL ADDRESS

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12-16-2009, 10:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
Oneofus Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Eugene, Oregon Posts: 1	I have a live account running RM Pro at FXDD. I plan on moving to another broker when the AudNzd moves back down and clears my hanging trades, partly because of the increased margin requirements, but mostly because of the new format of the statements. With many open trades, the way they do the FIFO accounting, it's nearly impossible to relate the statements to what is happening in the account, and so impossible to make sure they're doing it correctly. If you upgrade MT4 to their latest version, you also can't run reports on your past activity.