Clearing & Execution
More Than Clearing. More Than Execution.
Leverage a comprehensive platform that supports every stage of your firm’s growth, from fund formation to investor engagement.
Overview
RCM operates as an independent, multi-FCM clearing and execution specialist, giving managers all the benefits of institutional reach—without the red tape.
We combine enterprise-level operations (onboarding, credit negotiations, trade reporting) with customized service frameworks designed to meet the needs of a fund of any size.
Key Benefits:
Access to 10+ Clearing Partners: Diversity of counterparty relationships reduces concentration and margin risk
Global Market Coverage: Trade across 300+ markets and 30+ exchanges through one operational hub
Unified Infrastructure: One relationship manages your onboarding, documentation, and reporting across all channels
Regulatory-Led Transparency: Full compliance integration under RCM’s enterprise umbrella
Operational Efficiency: Streamlined workflows from trade capture to settlement
You’ll have the access and stability of a top-tier clearing network, paired with direct relationships and immediate responsiveness rarely found in larger institutions.
FCM Partners
Global Access. Boutique Service.
Through our multi-FCM network, clients gain access to:
- 10+ global FCM relationships providing competitive pricing, redundancy, and best execution
- Proprietary onboarding workflows that cut setup times from months to days
- Seamless integration with clearing, risk management, and technology systems
- Centralized account management across all participating FCMs, ensuring consistent reporting and operational clarity
Our dedicated team of specialists handle every detail, from documentation to trade-limit setup, so your managers can trade seamlessly from day one.
Our FCM Partners Include:
Execution Services
Comprehensive Trading Access. 24/6 Coverage. Multi-Channel Connectivity.
RCM’s 24-hour Global Execution Desk serves as a trusted outsourced trading partner, providing coverage across all major products and exchanges.
Whether systematic or discretionary, our clients benefit from expert traders focused on precision, transparency, and reliability.
Execution Capabilities:
Full-Spectrum Trading Access: Futures, options, spreads, commodities, FX, and structured derivatives
Multiple Protocols: Voice, email, IM/chat, SFTP, DLL, API, and FIX connectivity
Algorithmic Execution: Advanced quant and automation tools for complex, rules-based trading
Custom Reporting: Delivered in client-preferred formats (CSV, API, dashboard)
Dedicated Desk Teams: Specialists assigned by product, client, and time zone
The RCM Difference: Our hybrid buy/sell-side desk provides true coverage for both discretionary and systematic strategies, ensuring optimal execution quality whether you manage $5M or $5B.
MULTI-Clearing
One Relationship. Every Clearing Advantage.
Most introducing brokers tie you to a single FCM, which means a single point of failure, one credit profile, and capacity limits you inherit whether you like them or not. RCM is different. We synchronize multiple FCMs through one relationship, so you get the best of every counterparty without managing any of them.
Why It Matters:
For funds, ETF issuers, and professional trading groups, multi-clearing isn’t a convenience, it’s a structural advantage that protects capacity, sharpens pricing, and scales with you as you grow.
True independence means we route to the right clearing firm for your strategy, not the only one on our shelf
Tap into broader balance sheet, deeper margin capacity, and stronger credit ratings across multiple firms at once
Manage all your clearing through one RCM relationship while we coordinate FCMs, administrators, and custodial banks behind the scenes
Multiple counterparties compete for your business, driving better economics than any single-FCM arrangement
Diversified clearing reduces concentration risk and keeps you trading if any single relationship is disrupted
Specialized Services
Manager-Focused Solutions
For Hedge Funds & CTAs
- Streamlined multi-FCM access through one onboarding process
- 24/6 electronic and voice execution coverage
- Integrated prime brokerage and custody coordination
- Portfolio-level analytics and transparency
For Professional Trading Groups (PTGs)
- Executive-level relationships with global FCMs
- Direct capital and credit negotiations
- Custom spreads, latency-optimized routing, and high-frequency solutions
For ETF & Fund Issuers
- Futures clearing integration supporting fund launches and conversions
- Access to proprietary marketing and fund distribution support
- Proven fund onboarding process used by $100M+ products
Client Experience
We know your markets. We know you.
RCM’s model is built around relationship-driven execution. Every client, whether a new CTA or an established fund, gets access to tenured professionals familiar with their portfolio, workflow, and strategic goals.
What to expect:
Dedicated relationship manager and 24/6 execution coverage
Direct access to senior trading and operations staff
Proactive communication and problem-solving
Customized reporting and recaps delivered to your preference
Transparency & trust as guiding principles
Our clients stay with us not just for our access, but because they know their business is understood.
FAQ
Most introducing brokers route all business through a single Futures Commission Merchant (FCM), meaning you inherit that firm’s credit profile, margin capacity, and limitations. RCM maintains independent relationships with 10+ clearing firms, allowing us to match your strategy with the right FCM (or multiple FCMs) based on your needs around capacity, pricing, credit quality, and product coverage. You manage one relationship with RCM; we coordinate the clearing firms, administrators, and custodial banks behind the scenes. The result: better economics, built-in redundancy, and room to scale without re-papering your operations.
We work with CTAs, CPOs, hedge funds, ETF and ’40 Act fund issuers, professional trading groups, and emerging managers, whether you’re managing $5M or $5B. New managers get institutional-grade infrastructure from day one (without needing institutional AUM to access it), while established funds get the multi-clearing depth, credit capacity, and executive-level FCM relationships that growth demands. Every client gets a dedicated relationship manager and direct access to senior trading and operations staff.