The story
NFA was created by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in September 1981 and began regulatory operations in 1982.
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National Futures Association
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United States self-regulatory organization for derivatives
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 over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives (swaps). NFA is headquartered in Chicago and maintains an office in New York City. NFA is a non-profit, independent regulatory organization.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
1982Founded1
- HeadquartersChicago1
- Websitewww.nfa.futures.org
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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 over-the-counter (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.2
Timeline
- 1982Founded Founded1
Links
- Websitewww.nfa.futures.org1
- WikipediaNational Futures Association
- WikidataQ6972823
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