Sub-IB
Un Sub-IB es un introducing broker reclutado por otro IB (el master IB) y no por el broker, en una estructura multinivel donde las comisiones bajan en cascada.
What it means in practice
Un Sub-IB (Sub-Introducing Broker) es un partner incorporado a un programa de brokerage por un introducing broker existente, no por el propio broker. El concepto es el equivalente específico de Forex de un sub-afiliado en el marketing de afiliados general. En las redes de IB multinivel, el Sub-IB refiere clientes al broker, pero su relación y su flujo de comisión se gestionan a través del IB que lo reclutó.
Desde la perspectiva del broker, los Sub-IB amplían la red de partners sin captación directa adicional. Desde la perspectiva del master IB, los Sub-IB generan comisiones descendentes, normalmente una parte de las ganancias del Sub-IB o un override separado sobre el volumen referido por el Sub-IB.
El reto de las estructuras de Sub-IB es la atribución y la transparencia. Cada nivel necesita visibilidad clara de las ganancias, los clientes referidos y la lógica de comisión. Sin las herramientas adecuadas, son comunes las disputas y la confusión en torno a los repartos de pago. En España, la CNMV supervisa la comercialización de servicios de inversión, lo que exige a los brokers regulados claridad contractual en estas cadenas de comisión.
How Sub-IB works across industries
See how sub-ib is applied in the verticals Track360 supports, from qualification logic and payout structure to the operational context behind each model.
How Track360 handles this
Track360 admite jerarquías de IB multinivel con reglas de comisión por nivel, paneles transparentes para cada nivel y cálculos de cascada automatizados. Cada Sub-IB ve sus propias ganancias y su red sin acceder a los datos de otros partners.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about sub-ib, how it works in affiliate programs, and where it shows up across Track360's supported verticals.
Un IB normal es reclutado directamente por el broker. Un Sub-IB es reclutado por un IB existente y opera bajo la red de ese IB. La estructura de comisión, la línea de reporte y la cascada de pago difieren entre los partners directos y los de sub-nivel.
Related Terms
Introducing Broker (IB)
An Introducing Broker is a partner who refers new traders to a Forex or CFD brokerage in exchange for ongoing commissions, typically calculated on the trading volume or revenue generated by those referred clients.
Master IB
A Master IB is an introducing broker who recruits and manages a network of Sub-IBs beneath them. The Master IB earns override commissions on the trading volume generated by their downstream partners in addition to commissions on their own direct referrals.
Sub-Affiliate
An affiliate recruited by another affiliate into a program, where the recruiting affiliate earns a percentage of the sub-affiliate commissions as an override.
Lot-Based Commission
Lot-based commission is a broker affiliate or IB payout model where partners earn a fixed amount for each traded lot generated by their referred clients.
IB Rebate
An IB rebate is a payment that an introducing broker passes back to referred clients, typically funded from the IB's own commission share. Rebates are used to attract and retain active traders by reducing their effective trading costs.
Forex IB vs Affiliate
A Forex IB manages ongoing client relationships and earns from trading activity. A Forex affiliate drives referrals and earns per conversion. The key difference is depth of involvement.
Master IB vs Sub-IB
Master IBs recruit and manage downstream partner networks while earning override commissions. Sub-IBs refer traders directly and operate under a Master IB's umbrella.
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