To put it lightly, selecting a futures commission merchant (“FCM”) has become increasingly difficult during the last year. With the failure of MF Global (“MFG”), Peregrine Financial Group (“PFG”), and the missteps of Knight Capital Group fresh in our memories it’s no longer as simple as selecting a name off of a list. It doesn’t matter how low commission rates are, how good customer service is, or if you prefer a different order entry system. The only thing that matters is whether or not investor monies will be available for trading and your business will be around tomorrow. During these…