Broker-Dealer Resource Library

Complete guide to the five-layer capital formation architecture: SBLC, CIBC/CBA banking, Centrifuge on-chain RWA credit, Maple Finance institutional lending, and Ondo treasury yield. Start here for the full picture.

How to create a Centrifuge pool backed by an SBLC-secured gold position: tokenising the instrument, DROP/TIN tranche structure, MakerDAO integration, and bridge repayment mechanics.

How to apply for a Maple Direct secured facility: collateral requirements, term structure, working capital use of proceeds, and Maple Cash treasury product.

Deploying idle subscription proceeds into OUSG (tokenized BlackRock iShares) and USDY between offering tranches: ERC-20 integration, accreditation gate, and yield accounting.

Full timeline view of all capital formation events: SBLC issuance → Centrifuge pool → CIBC/CBA banking → Ondo yield → Maple working capital → offering close → secondary readiness.

Smart contract risk, audit status, protocol track record, and regulatory treatment of Centrifuge, Maple Finance, Ondo Finance, and Goldfinch — assessed for an RWA digital securities issuer context.

Complete guide to the primary US federal mining disclosure standard: Qualified Person (QP) criteria, Technical Report Summary (TRS) requirements, Mineral Resource and Reserve categories, and comparison to NI 43-101.

Bar specifications (minimum 350 troy oz, 995 fineness), Chain of Integrity requirements, LBMA-accredited vault list, allocated vs. unallocated custody, and independent audit process for vaulted gold backing digital securities.

Side-by-side comparison of the three main gold-backed ERC-20 tokens: issuer, regulatory status, custody, audit frequency, OTC minimums, fee structure, and recommended use for institutional digital gold reserves.

Step-by-step guide to all five SBLC monetization pathways: discount via trade finance desk (30–50%), Centrifuge RWA pool (70–80% LTV), direct gold procurement via MT-760, Maple Finance direct lending, and SBLC lease income.

End-to-end procedure for acquiring PAXG via the SBLC: Centrifuge pool draw → USDC → Paxos institutional OTC desk → PAXG on-chain → smart contract vault. Includes fallback via SBLC discount path.

Three-way comparison of the key gold reserve certification standards: Canadian NI 43-101, US SEC S-K 1300, and LBMA Good Delivery. Includes applicability matrix for different gold backing scenarios (mined, purchased, vaulted).

Schedule C specimen verbiage for SBLC sent bank-to-bank via Brussels SWIFT system. ICC UCP 600 / ICC No. 758 compliant, English law governed.

How to use an SBLC as additional reserve collateral alongside physical gold — documentation requirements, on-chain anchoring, and UCC filing process.

Issuing MT-760 to a physical gold supplier: process, custody delivery conditions, draw triggers, and integration with the Reserve Proof layer.

How to discount or lease an SBLC/BG for working capital: discount rates (40–60% of face), approved trade finance desks, and subordination terms.

Side-by-side analysis of SBLC-backed reserve vs. direct physical custody for DIGAU: cost, timeline, investor perception, and regulatory treatment.

Full walkthrough of all 100+ modules, infrastructure, and settlement capabilities. Start here.

Revenue share, co-branding, white-label licensing, and referral structure for FINRA-registered BDs.

High-level system architecture: Rust engine, custody integrations, oracle stack, and chain topology.

Platform fees, transaction costs, custody charges, and broker-dealer commission grid.

How FTH Capital Markets compares to Securitize, Ondo, Maple, Tokena, and traditional prime brokers.

End-to-end tokenization process: legal structuring, smart contract deployment, token registry, and lifecycle.

Annotated sample OM for a Reg D 506(c) tokenized real estate fund. Redacted for public review.

Security audit coverage for EVM, XRPL, and Stellar token contracts. Conducted by independent auditors.

Fireblocks MPC, BitGo, and Anchorage custody workflows for tokenized assets — roles, thresholds, and failover.

Yield calculation, coupon mechanics, reserve reporting, and Chainlink Proof of Reserve integration.

How assets are tracked across ETH, Polygon, XRPL, Stellar, and Apostle Chain simultaneously.

Complete guide to general solicitation offerings: accreditation verification, Form D, advertising rules, and timeline.

Non-general solicitation structure: up to 35 sophisticated non-accredited investors, disclosures, and suitability.

Non-US person transactions: Category 1/2/3, distribution compliance periods, and offshore fund structuring.

Alternative Trading System registration, Reg ATS requirements, order display, and fair access obligations.

Persona KYC, Middesk KYB, ComplyAdvantage AML, FinCEN SAR, and BSA procedures in the FTH platform.

Regulation Best Interest obligations, conflict-of-interest disclosure, care and compliance obligations for BDs.

State-by-state blue sky notice filing requirements for Reg D and Reg A+ offerings across all 50 states.

Complete guide to USDC, USDT, USDF, DAI, RLUSD settlement across ATP, ETH, Polygon, XRPL, and Stellar.

Technical deep-dive: rail selection, finality times, gas optimization, and fail-safe retry mechanisms.

USDC vs USDT vs USDF vs DAI vs RLUSD: reserves, regulation, chain support, and BD use-case fit.

How to connect the FTH Pay stablecoin network for instant investor distributions and zero-fee ATP settlement.

Documentation requirements for income, net worth, professional certification, and entity accreditation.

Annotated sample subscription agreement for Reg D tokenized offerings. Legal review required before use.

Step-by-step walkthrough of KYC, accreditation, subscription docs, and token allocation for new investors.

How and when to file Form D with the SEC: timing, amendments, late filing consequences, and state notices.

Quarterly update, distribution notice, capital call, and closing communication templates for tokenized offerings.

Confirmed stablecoin support per protocol: USDC/USDT/DAI/USDS per chain. Centrifuge: 9 chains + Solana + Stellar. Maple: syrupUSDC + syrupUSDT. TrueFi: native USDT. Vault addresses included.

How to create a Fireblocks vault account, generate USDC/USDT deposit addresses, register with Centrifuge/Maple as issuer address, and configure webhooks for incoming transaction events.

Deploy a Gnosis Safe on any EVM chain with custodian co-signers. Use Safe address as Centrifuge pool issuer or Maple borrower. 2-of-3 or 3-of-5 threshold configurations and Safe API reference.

Circle Cross-Chain Transfer Protocol: burn USDC on Ethereum, mint natively on Base/Arbitrum/Polygon/Solana/Avalanche/OP. No bridge risk, no wrapped tokens. Key for moving protocol proceeds to preferred custody chain.

Circle Business API (same-day, 1:1), Anchorage Digital OTC → wire, Coinbase Prime sell → wire, Fireblocks → exchange off-ramp. API flows and wire instructions for CIBC Bank USA escrow account.

Six-step platform flow from SBLC issuance through Centrifuge/Maple draw to Fireblocks custody to Circle off-ramp to CIBC Bank USA wire. Smart contract ProceedsRouter pattern for multi-custodian splits.

Full technical audit: system architecture, security posture, DR/BCP, and third-party integrations. NDA required.

FINRA membership, SEC registration, ATS licensing, SIPC coverage, and audit trail documentation.

SOC 2 alignment, encryption standards, penetration testing cadence, and incident response procedures.

VaultLedger WORM audit trail: hash-chaining, SEC 17a-4 compliance, and FINRA exam readiness.