The Ten Million Dollar Capital Requirement affects ONLY those firms that trade at a margin level of greater than 100:1
So which firms in the Dead Pool are directly affected by this? Well, not many. IG index would be affected if they actually solicited customers in the U.S. but it appears their U.S. registration is just a shell. GFS Futures & Forex offers 200:1 mini accounts on their website. Thus this rule could have a major impact on their business. But the firm that stands to lose the most is Money Garden. MG Forex is notorious for offering 400:1 "Flex" accounts and this new rule could turn the firm upside down. Here is a quick rundown after looking at each firm's website.
IG Financial Markets ($1,017,000) [700 to 1 leverage]
Advanced Markets ($1,216,000) [100 to 1 leverage]
Wall Street Derivatives ($1,231,000) [Unknown]
SNC Investments ($1,301,000) [100 to 1 leverage]
One World Capital ($1,408,000) [100 to 1 leverage]
Hamilton Williams ($1,453,000) [100 to 1 leverage]
CMC Markets ($2,001,000) [100 to 1 leverage]
Solid Gold Financial ($2,101,000) [100 to 1 leverage]
GFS Futures & Forex ($3,078,000) [200 to 1 leverage]
E FX Options ($3,752,000) [100 to 1 leverage]
Forex Club ($3,989,000) [100 to 1 leverage]
Easy Forex ($4,351,000) [50 to 1 leverage]
Money Garden ($5,507,000) [400 to 1 leverage]
Ikon ($7,562,000) [Unknown]