2015-09-14 | 2015-23046The Commodity Futures Trading Commission adopts a final rule requiring all persons registered as introducing brokers, commodity pool operators, or commodity trading advisors to become and remain members of at least one registered futures association. This mandate applies to registrants subject to an exception for those exempt from CTA registration under specific provisions, ensuring comprehensive self-regulatory oversight. The rule becomes effective on November 13, 2015, with full compliance required by December 31, 2015.