Commodity Trading Advisor Service

Commodity Trading Advisors

A Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) provides commodity trading advice as to the value of trading futures contracts, options on futures, retail off-exchange forex contracts or swaps.

There are specific proficient requirements to be registered as a CTA. The National Futures Association (NFA) requires CTA registration as the self-regulatory organization of the industry. At My RIA Lawyer, we provide a variety of commodity trading advisor services that help you become registered and stay in compliance.

The regulations for CTAs date back to the late 1970s as commodity market investing became more accessible to retail investors. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has gradually expanded the requirements for CTA registration over time.

A CTA must comply with NFA rules and CFTC regulations. From annual CTA requirements, books and records, business continuity, cybersecurity, disclosure, reporting, sales practices, self-examination and supervision requirements, we take care of all CTA regulatory obligations. Let My RIA Lawyer show you how our commodity trading advisor services can help you remain compliant of all current laws and regulations.

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