Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
The Commodity Exchange Act requires certain firms and individuals to be registered with the CFTC. Registration and examination of firms and individuals is conducted on behalf of the CFTC by the National Futures Association (NFA) under the supervision of the CFTC. Before working with any person or firm to trade in commodity futures, commodity pools, options, forex, or other derivatives, verify that the entity is properly registered with the CFTC by visiting https://www.cftc.gov/check .
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The Commodity Exchange Act requires certain firms and individuals to be registered with the CFTC. Registration and examination of firms and individuals is conducted on behalf of the CFTC by the National Futures Association (NFA) under the supervision of the CFTC. Before working with any person or firm to trade in commodity futures, commodity pools, options, forex, or other derivatives, verify that the entity is properly registered with the CFTC by visiting https://www.cftc.gov/check . [1]
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The Commodity Exchange Act requires certain firms and individuals to be registered with the CFTC. Registration and examination of firms and individuals is conducted on behalf of the CFTC by the National Futures Association (NFA) under the supervision of the CFTC. Before working with any person or firm to trade in commodity futures, commodity pools, options, forex, or other derivatives, verify that the entity is properly registered with the CFTC by visiting https://www.cftc.gov/check . [1]
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