National Futures Association

National Futures Association (NFA)
Founded	1982
Headquarters	320 South Canal, #2400, Chicago, IL 60606
Key people	Thomas W. Sexton, President, CEO; Maureen C. Downs, Chairman
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.

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