IB Network
An IB network is a multi-tier structure where a master introducing broker recruits sub-IBs, earning override commissions on the trading volume they generate.
What it means in practice
An IB network is a hierarchical partner structure in which a master IB recruits and manages a layer of sub-IBs, each of whom refers traders to the broker independently. The master IB earns a direct commission on their own referred clients plus an override commission on the trading activity generated by their sub-IBs. This creates a scalable distribution channel that extends the broker's reach without proportional increases in direct acquisition costs.
The economics of an IB network resemble a multi-tier commission model. The broker pays the sub-IB their negotiated rate (e.g., $5 per lot), and the master IB receives an override (e.g., $1.50 per lot) on top. The broker's total cost per lot is the sum of both tiers, which must remain within acceptable margins relative to the spread and commission revenue that trading volume generates.
IB networks are particularly effective in markets with strong relationship-based trading cultures — Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and parts of Africa. In these regions, a master IB with local credibility can recruit dozens of sub-IBs who bring clients from their personal and professional networks. The hierarchical structure incentivises the master IB to train, support, and quality-control their sub-IBs, offloading operational work from the broker.
For brokers, managing IB networks requires robust tracking infrastructure. Each level of the hierarchy must receive accurate, transparent reporting through an IB portal. Commission calculations must account for the correct tier assignment, and payout reconciliation must process multi-level payments reliably. Disputes over commission attribution in complex networks are a common operational challenge that the right platform helps prevent.
How IB Network works across industries
See how ib network 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 supports multi-tier IB network management with unlimited depth levels, automatic override commission calculation, and per-tier reporting. The platform ensures each IB in the hierarchy sees accurate earnings through the affiliate portal, reducing commission disputes and improving partner satisfaction.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
Sub-IB
A Sub-IB is an introducing broker recruited by another IB (the master IB) rather than directly by the broker. Sub-IBs operate under a multi-tier structure where commissions cascade from the broker through the master IB layer.
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.
Override Commission
An override commission is a payment made to a parent or master affiliate based on the performance of the sub-affiliates or sub-IBs they manage. It rewards partner recruitment and network management without reducing the sub-partner's own earnings.
Multi-Tier Commission
A commission structure where affiliates earn from their own referrals and from referrals made by affiliates they recruited, creating layered earning opportunities across partner tiers.
IB Agreement
An IB agreement is the formal contract between a forex broker and an [introducing broker](/glossary/introducing-broker) that defines the commission structure, payment terms, compliance obligations, client ownership rules, and termination conditions governing the partnership. It is the legal foundation that specifies how the IB earns revenue and what responsibilities each party assumes.
IB Portal
An IB portal is a self-service web interface provided by a broker to its [introducing brokers](/glossary/introducing-broker), giving them access to performance data, commission reports, tracking link generation, [sub-IB](/glossary/sub-ib) management, and marketing materials. It serves as the primary operational tool through which IBs monitor their referral activity and manage their partnership.
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.
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