Commodity Futures Trading Commission Law and Legal Definition
The purpose of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is to regulate trading in futures and options contracts. The Commission also monitors activities of commodity exchanges members, commission-registered salespeople, brokerage houses, and others who are connected with the industry. This is a federal commission which commenced its operation in April 1975. The Commission consists of five members.
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