I have just opened an acct with AMP and experienced none of the issues you describe. I'm an Australian citizen and applied for acct before going to bed. On waking following morning email was in Inbox and acct was ready to go. Funds were also deposited with no problem. Was I fortunate or were you unfortunate? Although you may have a legitimate issue with AMP I do find it hard to take an individual with one post to their name too seriously.
Same here and with the NT/Zenfire combo. Very user friendly setup. Took only two days with a wire. Also, quick response to emailed questions.
I realize this is an old thread and you probably found a broker by now but imo, no matter what broker you use, RCG clearing is the way to go. I'm with Global through RCG and have never had an issue with either in 5 years. Recently switched platforms and was thinking of going with Ninja for the static DOM but after trying out RCGs ONYX platform I went with that instead. Comparing Onyx and Ninja side by side I don't see a difference in speed and with Onyx you can keep the DOM static by holding the mouse over it. It also has a web interface for entering orders and I believe their server allows you to keep stop orders on it in case your platform/internet goes down. On top of that I was able to get my comm rate down quite a bit by switching.
Amp futures is now going to clear trades themselves: Sept. 14, 2010 - We are proud to announce the launch of AMP Global Clearing, LLC NFA ID: 0412490 effective October 1, 2010. The company's global headquarters is located at 221 North LaSalle Street, 24th floor, Chicago, IL 60601. AMP Global Clearing, LLC is a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) providing access to the global electronic futures markets for Individual Traders, US & Foreign Introducing Brokerages, CTA's, 3rd Party & API Developers. Our goal is to combine high-end products and services at competitive prices; delivering the best possible trading experience for our customers. Attention to AMP Trading Clients: Dorman Trading, LLC mailed you a letter notifying AMP clients of transferring their futures accounts to AMP Global Clearing, LLC. We have worked closely with Dorman Trading and Zenfire to make this a smooth transition; all traders will use the same NinjaTrader username and passwords (no change required to the platform) - even the same account number. All the current account information will be transferred, such as email address, phone and physical address - there will be nothing needed from you. This conversion process will enable our company to improve our performance by adding new in house services such as: Online Customer Statements and Equity Runs Online Customer Portal for online account management Global Exchange Connectivity 24-hour In-House Technical Support and Order Desk Expanding the available funding options (USD, EUR, AUD, GBP, HKD, JPY, NZD) Low Intraday Margins Automatic Block Order Allocations Automated Systems Trading Experienced & Friendly Support Staff Multilingual Technical Support (we speak more than 15 languages!) Support via phone, email, Skype and remote desktop At AMP, you are the top priority. We pride ourselves on surpassing customer expectations by providing an unparalleled level of service, security, and advanced trading technology to accommodate a client needs. We are extremely excited to have you with AMP Global Clearing, LLC. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via phone at (312) 893-7700 or http://www.ampclearing.com Sincerely, Dan Culp President AMP Trading, LLC AMP Global Clearing, LLC