There are certain settings that have to be configured in BFS, to be able to conduct a currency exchange.
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Select Edit in the action menu of the EI.
The settings view will show up with the following properties;
Type: Currency Exchange or Trade
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Workflow Sell: Workflow for the currency order.
is used to reserve a margin of extra amount when entering the client order, so that there is enough money in the account when the execution is made.
Broker Fee Account: The broker fee account represents an account in BFS where any fees gets booked.
Counterparty: Counterparty, could be the house or a legal entity with the setting counterparty.
Counterparty Account: The account that is owned by the selected Counterparty
From Custody Account: A custody account owned by the house and where the From Currency is kept.
Rounding Account: The rounding account represents an account owned by the house and where any rounding differences gets booked.
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