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NFA

NFA

NFA

The National Futures Association is the self-regulatory organization for the U.S. derivatives industry, including on-exchange traded futures, retail off-exchange foreign currency, and OTC derivatives.

Controls:

Adhere to ethical standards fair dealing practices and disclosure requirements in all business activities.

  • Maintain Ethical Standards and Fair Practices - BC.A

    Establish and uphold high ethical standards and ensure fair treatment of all clients and counterparties.

  • Ethical Standards Policy - BC.A.1

    Establish and maintain a written policy outlining ethical standards for all personnel.

  • Fair Dealing Procedures - BC.A.2

    Implement procedures to ensure fair dealing with customers and counterparties.

  • Ensure Compliance with Disclosure Requirements - BC.B

    Adhere to all regulatory obligations related to providing necessary information to clients.

  • Disclosure Requirements Compliance - BC.B.1

    Comply with all NFA rules and CFTC regulations regarding disclosure of information to customers.

Meet minimum capital requirements and maintain accurate financial records as mandated by the NFA.

  • Meet and Maintain Minimum Capital Requirements - FR.A

    Ensure the firm possesses sufficient capital to meet its financial obligations and regulatory requirements.

  • Minimum Capital Compliance - FR.A.1

    Maintain capital levels at or above the minimum requirements set by the NFA.

  • Ensure Accurate Financial Record Keeping - FR.B

    Establish and maintain comprehensive and accurate records of all financial transactions and activities.

  • Accurate Record Keeping - FR.B.1

    Maintain accurate and complete financial records in accordance with NFA rules.

Implement robust compliance and supervisory systems to ensure adherence to NFA rules and CFTC regulations.

  • Implement a System of Written Supervisory Procedures - CS.A

    Develop and maintain documented procedures that outline the supervisory responsibilities within the firm.

  • Written Supervisory Procedures (WSPs) - CS.A.1

    Develop and implement written supervisory procedures outlining the responsibilities of supervisory personnel.

  • Conduct Regular Supervisory Reviews - CS.B

    Establish a schedule and methodology for reviewing the effectiveness of the firm's supervisory framework.

  • Supervisory Reviews - CS.B.1

    Conduct regular reviews of the firm's supervisory systems to identify and address potential compliance issues.

Establish and maintain an Information Systems Security Program (ISSP) to protect sensitive information and systems.

  • Establish and Maintain an Information Systems Security Program (ISSP) - CY.A

    Implement a comprehensive program designed to protect the confidentiality integrity and availability of the firm's information assets.

  • ISSP Development and Implementation - CY.A.1

    Develop a written ISSP that addresses risk assessment security controls incident response and employee training.

  • Cybersecurity Risk Assessment - CY.A.2

    Conduct regular assessments to identify and evaluate cybersecurity risks to the firm's systems and data.

  • Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan - CY.A.3

    Develop and maintain an incident response plan to address cybersecurity incidents.

  • Employee Cybersecurity Training - CY.A.4

    Provide regular cybersecurity awareness training to all employees.

Establish and maintain a written business continuity plan to ensure operational resilience in the event of disruptions.

  • Develop and Maintain a Business Continuity Plan - BCDR.A

    Create and regularly update a plan that enables the firm to continue operating or quickly recover from significant disruptions.

  • Business Continuity Plan Development - BCDR.A.1

    Develop a comprehensive written business continuity plan identifying procedures for responding to emergencies and significant business disruptions.

  • Data Backup and Recovery Procedures - BCDR.A.2

    Implement procedures for regular data backup and recovery of mission-critical systems and information.

  • Alternate Communications Plan - BCDR.A.3

    Develop a plan for alternate communication methods between the firm customers and employees during a disruption.

Establish and maintain an AML program to prevent the firm from being used for money laundering or terrorist financing.

  • Establish and Maintain an Anti-Money Laundering Program - AML.A

    Implement a program with policies procedures and controls designed to prevent detect and report money laundering activities.

  • AML Program Development - AML.A.1

    Develop a written AML program that includes internal policies procedures and controls.

  • Customer Identification Program (CIP) Implementation - AML.A.2

    Implement a Customer Identification Program to verify the identity of each customer.

  • Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR) Procedures - AML.A.3

    Establish procedures for identifying and reporting suspicious activity to the appropriate authorities.