FXCM has had it’s fair share ridiculously poor business decision making and fraud, and it’s what pushed them out of the US markets. But that’s also required them to become super transparent in all other facets of their business where they still do exist, as the regulators undoubtedly kept a close eye on their other businesses, all the while retaining its memberships with various regulatory entities around the world.
If you believe spreads are impacting your profitable, perhaps changing to a longer-term trading strategy where spreads should have little relevance is better for you.
If you’re looking for a new broker, perhaps check out this discussion. It’s super active.