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Many of these new entrants are already collapsing under the weight of their own inefficiencies and lack of technology. Their lack of capital and shoddy operations represent major problems waiting to happen. You want to think twice about trading at a firm that clears through a second-rate clearing firm. You want a reputable clearinghouse standing behind your DAET firm and holding your money. You will also want to see as much redundancy as possible built into the architecture of your firm's communications and trading network systems. You should expect your Direct Access Electronic Trading firm to demonstrate insightful management, backup at all the key management positions, and an internal technology department.
The management of your DAET firm should be of high integrity and run a business in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.

 
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