IB Sub-Agreement
An IB sub-agreement is a contract between a master introducing broker and a sub-IB that governs commission splits, client ownership, and referral obligations within a multi-tier IB network.
What it means in practice
An IB sub-agreement is the contractual layer between a master IB and a sub-IB within a multi-tier introducing broker network. While the master IB holds the primary IB agreement with the forex broker, the sub-agreement defines how the master IB compensates downstream partners who bring in traders through their own referral efforts.
The sub-agreement typically covers commission structure (lot-based, spread-based, or CPA), client ownership rules, minimum volume requirements, payment terms, and termination conditions. A critical element is the override commission — the spread between what the broker pays the master IB and what the master IB passes to the sub-IB.
For brokers, sub-agreements create scalability without direct management burden. The master IB handles recruitment, training, and payment of sub-IBs. However, brokers must ensure that sub-agreements comply with regulatory requirements, particularly under MiFID II and CySEC rules that require transparency about commission arrangements and potential conflicts of interest.
Well-structured sub-agreements include provisions for commission reconciliation, dispute resolution, anti-fraud clauses, and clear definitions of "referred client" to prevent attribution conflicts between overlapping sub-IB territories.
How IB Sub-Agreement works across industries
See how ib sub-agreement 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's commission management engine supports multi-tier IB hierarchies with configurable override rates, enabling operators to manage master IB and sub-IB commission splits within a single platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ib sub-agreement, how it works in affiliate programs, and where it shows up across Track360's supported verticals.
An IB sub-agreement is a contract between a master introducing broker and a sub-IB. It governs commission splits, client attribution, payment terms, and referral obligations within a multi-tier IB network.
Related Terms
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.
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-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.
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.
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.
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.
Commission Split
A commission split is the division of earned commission between multiple parties, such as a master affiliate and their sub-affiliates, or a master IB and their sub-IBs.
IB Commission Tier
An IB commission tier is a structured level within a forex broker's introducing broker program that determines commission rates based on referred client volume, trading activity, or revenue generation.
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