National Futures Association (NFA)
An independent self-regulatory non-profit organization that regulates the futures market. Investopedia Says:
The NFA began operating in 1982. Through the implementation and enforcement of regulatory programs, the NFA protects investors from fraudulent futures activities. It also provides arbitration and mediation services for resolving investor complaints. Since the NFA is independent, its regulations are unbiased towards any one member. Related Terms:
Authorized Forex Dealer
Commodity Exchange Act - CEA
Commodity Futures Trading Commission - CFTC
Futures
Futures Contract
Futures Industry Association - FIA
Non-Profit Organization
Qualified Eligible Participant - QEP
Securities Industry And Financial Markets Association - SIFMA |