Vetting a Prop Firm's Model: Sustainable Business or Payout Time Bomb?
A practical framework for IBs to read payout cadence, rule-change history, and revenue mix as early signals of whether a prop firm can keep paying traders.
Regulated vs Unregulated Prop Firms: The Post-2024 Shakeout and What It Means for IBs
Most prop firms operate without a financial licence by design. Here's what regulation actually covers, what the 2024-2026 shakeout changed, and how to vet a firm's real accountability.
Red Flags in Prop Partnerships: Rule Traps, Delayed Payouts, and Rebrands
A practical checklist for spotting prop firms that change rules mid-game, slow-walk payouts, or rebrand to dodge a bad reputation, before you build your business on top of them.