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Founded | 1982 |
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Headquarters | 320 South Canal, #2400, Chicago, IL 60606 |
Key people | Thomas W. Sexton, President, CEO Gerald F. Corcoran, Chair |
Products | Registration Screening, Rulemaking, Rule Compliance, Rules Enforcement, Member Education, Market Regulation, Investor Protection, Investor Resources, Investor Outreach, Dispute Resolution, Arbitration |
Website | www.nfa.futures.org |
The National Futures Association (NFA) is the self-regulatory organization (SRO) for the U.S. derivatives industry, including on-exchange traded futures, retail off-exchange foreign currency (forex) and OTC derivatives (swaps). NFA is headquartered in Chicago and maintains an office in New York City. NFA is a non-profit, independent regulatory organization. NFA does not operate any markets and is not a trade association. NFA is financed from membership dues and assessment fees, and membership is mandatory for many market participants.[1]