National Futures Association


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National Futures Association (NFA)

The futures industry self-regulatory organization established in 1982.
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National Futures Association

A self-regulatory organization that works with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission to regulate the futures and commodities markets. Among its most important duties is the provision of arbitration and mediation services for traders and other interested parties. It was established in 1982 and is based in Chicago.
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National Futures Association (NFA)

A futures industry self-regulatory body that was established in 1982. The NFA serves a variety of functions including making rules, registering brokers, and arbitrating disputes. The NFA is to the futures industry what the National Association of Securities Dealers is to the securities industry. Compare Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
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Mehta also regularly advises clients on CFTC and SEC registration and related compliance requirements (including with the rules and by-laws of the National Futures Association), as well as on matters pertaining to the Dodd-Frank Act, the Commodity Exchange Act and federal securities laws generally.
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New York, NY, July 18, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Heather Wyckoff, Counsel, Haynes and Boone LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group's webcast entitled: “Hot Topics in National Futures Association Audits 2014.” This event is scheduled for October 6, 2014 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (ET).
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Monson, Partner, Ropes & Gray LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group's webcast entitled: “Hot Topics in National Futures Association Audits 2014.” This event is scheduled for October 6, 2014 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (ET).
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London, United Kingdom, August 22, 2012 --(PR.com)-- Registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and a proud member of the National Futures Association, London Gold and Commodities Exchange, with its new portfolio diversification program, will be accepting managed accounts particularly on FOREX, securities futures, futures and options accounts.
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LOFX, an industry-renowned commodity brokerage and forex firm, is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, member of the Commodity Pool Operator and National Futures Association.
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Prior to SVS Group Scribner was an auditor for the National Futures Association. He resides in Frankfort, IL with his wife Kris and daughter Sydney.
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