5 Signs Your Current Risk Share Model is Holding You Back

Risk share models can be a powerful way for brokers to unlock value from their flow, however, they often don’t deliver on exactly what is promised. Many brokers find themselves locked into arrangements that lack clarity, consistency, or flexibility, leaving them uncertain about how revenue is generated or why payouts look the way they do.

We've had feedback that many companies are facing these same issues. Here are five key signs your current model might be holding you back, and how to get around them.

1. Limited Flexibility in Commercial Terms

If your current arrangement feels “one-size-fits-all,” it may not be working in your favour. Every broker’s flow is unique, and without flexibility in spreads, swaps, or commission structures, you’re likely missing opportunities to optimise for your business.

How Does Parallax Overcome This?

Parallax is designed to be bespoke. We tailor commercial terms to your business, whether that means adjusting spreads to match client needs, modifying swaps and leverage to suit trading strategies, or structuring commission models that align with your growth targets. Rather than forcing brokers into rigid templates, Parallax adapts to optimise your book.

2. High Latency and Inconsistent Execution Quality

Risk share agreements should still provide clients with high-quality execution. If you notice latency, slippage, or inconsistent fills, it could mean your provider is relying on recycled liquidity or weaker infrastructure.

How Does Parallax Overcome This?

Execution quality is at the core of what we do at iSAM Securities. Parallax leverages our in-house proprietary pricing models, built using market data, risk positions, and alpha signals - not by recycling third-party feeds. Hosted in NY4 for ultra-low latency, our infrastructure ensures fast, stable execution with tighter spreads and reduced slippage, so your clients experience the same institutional-grade fills you would expect from a top-tier LP.

3. Lack of Transparency Around Hedging and Performance

We have heard feedback from our clients that would suggest there are a lack of risk share models currently on the market that offer the level of transparency they are looking for. Without visibility into how your book is performing, you can’t be sure whether results align with expectations.

How Does Parallax Overcome This?

Transparency has been prioritised within the Parallax model. Clients can track their daily performance with the option to link into Radar for deeper analytics. This provides real-time oversight of how much you’re earning without the guesswork, and provides the tools to verify outcomes directly.

4. Irregular or Unclear Payout Structures

Delayed or opaque payouts can undermine trust. If reconciling earnings feels like guesswork, the model isn’t working in your favour.

How Does Parallax Overcome This?

Payouts in Parallax are defined upfront. You’ll know the exact percentage splits, payment cycles, and settlement rules before the agreement begins. Combined with daily visibility into book performance, you can match payouts against results with full confidence.

5. Uncertainty Around Regulatory Standards

As global regulation tightens, it’s crucial that your provider meets the highest compliance standards. If you’re unsure, the risks may outweigh the rewards.

How Does Parallax Overcome This?

iSAM Securities is FCA and SFC regulated, and a registered person with CIMA, operating to the highest international standards. Parallax is built within this framework, giving brokers peace of mind that reporting, settlement, and operational practices are aligned with robust regulatory oversight. This ensures that your risk share doesn’t expose you to unnecessary compliance risk.

¹ iSAM Securities (UK) Limited, iSAM Securities (EU) Limited, iSAM Securities (HK) Limited, iSAM Securities (Global) Limited, iSAM Securities Limited and iSAM Securities (USA) Inc. are together “iSAM Securities”.

Why is Parallax Different?

Parallax isn’t just another risk share model - it’s built to solve the common frustrations brokers face. With tailored commercial terms, institutional-grade execution, real-time analytics, clear payouts, and the reassurance of regulatory strength, it brings clarity, confidence, and control back to the broker.

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