NFA is the industrywide, self-regulatory organization for the U.S. derivatives industry, providing innovative and effective regulatory programs. Designated by the CFTC as a registered futures association, NFA strives every day to safeguard the integrity of the derivatives markets, protect investors and ensure Members meet their regulatory ...

Firms, floor brokers and floor traders can obtain copies of their registration records or filings using NFA's Online Registration System.

NFA is the industrywide, self-regulatory organization for the U.S. derivatives industry. Designated by the CFTC as a registered futures association, NFA strives every day to safeguard the integrity of the derivatives markets, protect investors and …

NFA develops and enforces rules, provides programs and offers services that safeguard market integrity, and helps Members meet their regulatory obligations. Select a membership category to access regulatory information and resources.

To register as an AP and become an NFA Associate Member: The sponsor must designate a Security Manager in order to obtain secure access to NFA's Online Registration System (ORS) The sponsor completes online Form 8-R for the individual; Satisfy proficiency requirements; Complete application verification in ORS; Submit fingerprint cards

Access NFA's Online Registration System (ORS) to register with the CFTC and apply for NFA membership. NFA's Dashboard, the entryway to ORS, summarizes periodic filings for firms and outstanding registration filings for firms and individuals.

BASIC is a free tool that NFA Members and investors can use to research the background of derivatives industry professionals. Whether you are an investor thinking about opening a futures account or an NFA Member contemplating a new business relationship, BASIC can be a …

NFA has provided regulatory services to designated contract markets (DCM) for more than 15 years. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform Act created a new type of trading venue for standardized swaps—swap execution facilities (SEF)—each of which has self-regulatory responsibilities to monitor trading on its platform.

Mandatory membership in NFA is the cornerstone of NFA’s regulatory structure. A meaningful and effective industry-wide self-regulatory organization would be impossible unles s all persons required to be registered as FCMs, IBs, CPOs and CTAs were required to be Members. NFA Bylaw 1101 prohibits Members from conducting

NFA will host Member Regulatory Workshops for commodity pool operator (CPO), commodity trading advisor (CTA), futures commission merchant (FCM), retail forex exchange dealer (RFED) introducing broker (IB) Members and swap dealers (SD).