Lesson 5 of 522 min
The Complete IB Compliance Checklist
The Complete IB Compliance Checklist
Use this checklist to audit your entire IB operation for compliance.
Website Compliance
Privacy policy page (accessible from footer)
Terms of service page
Risk disclosure page
Cookie consent banner (for EU visitors)
Affiliate disclosure on relevant pages
Risk warning visible on every page with broker links
Contact information (email at minimum)
No fake testimonials or manufactured results
No guaranteed profit claims anywhere
Content Compliance
Risk disclaimer on all broker-related content
Affiliate disclosure on all content with tracking links
No misleading claims about ease of trading
No guaranteed returns or income promises
Real testimonials only (with permission)
Context provided for any results shown
Age-appropriate content only
Email Marketing
Explicit opt-in for all subscribers
Unsubscribe link in every email
Business name and address in footer
No purchased email lists
Purpose-specific consent (marketing vs. transactional)
Honoring unsubscribe within 10 days
Data Handling
Only collecting necessary data
Storing data securely
Not sharing data without consent
Able to delete data on request
Data processing documented
Broker Relationships
Only promoting regulated brokers
Following each broker's compliance guidelines
Not misrepresenting broker services
Using approved marketing materials
Keeping records of all promotional activities
Monthly Audit
Set a calendar reminder to review this checklist monthly. Regulations change, and what was compliant last year might not be this year.
When in Doubt
The cost of getting compliance right is zero. The cost of getting it wrong can be everything.