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Companies and individuals who handle customer funds, solicit or accept orders, or give trained advice must apply for CFTC registration through the NFA, a registered futures association and self-regulatory organization with delegated oversight authority from the Commission.
The Commission regulates the activities of over 64,000 registrants.
| Registration Category1 | Number Registered |
|---|---|
| Associated Persons (APs) (Salespersons) | 51,245 |
| Commodity Pool Operators (CPOs) | 1,228 |
| Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs) | 2,560 |
| Floor Brokers (FBs) | 6,591 |
| Floor Traders (FTs) | 1,344 |
| Futures Commission Merchants (FCMs) | 142 |
| Retail Foreign Exchange Dealers (RFEDs) | 8 |
| Introducing Brokers (IBs) | 1,596 |
| TOTAL | 64,714 |
| 1 A person who is registered in more than one registration category is counted in each category. (back to text) | |