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Futures Market Regulations

The futures markets are a highly regulated industry. There are some regulations you may want to know before you begin trading commodities or if you have a dispute with your commodity broker.
Filing a Complaint Against a Commodity Broker
Find out whether you have a legitmate complaint against a commodity broker and how you can file a complaint with the National Futures Association.
National Futures Association - Regulating the Futures Industry
The National Futures Association is a self regulating organization for the futures industry. The NFA creates and enforces rules and regulations on commodity and futures brokers and other futures professionals who deal with the public.
Increased Funding for the CFTC in 2008
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission received $112 million in funding for 2008.
Investor Protection
The National Futures Association helps protect futures traders and investors.
Foreign Currency Trading Frauds
The CFTC issued a warning to be aware of a growing number of fraud cases involving forex trading.
Enforcement Press Releases
The CFTC issues press releases when they file complaints on individuals or firms. It is beneficial to read these regularly to help prevent you from falling victim to some of the same violations.
Online Customer Arbitration for Futures Trading Complaints
If you believe you've lost money because of unfair or improper treatment by an NFA member (broker), you probably can file an online arbitration claim at the NFA.
CFTC Online Complaint Form
You can use this online form to report suspicious activities or transactions which may involve the trading of commodity futures contracts.
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