Market Conduct Courses

Initial ethics training is specifically designed for those who are new to the industry and recently registered with the National Futures Association (NFA). This courses uses engaging case studies to highlight ethical and regulatory responsibilities, combining law, compliance, and sound judgment. It helps firms meet training requirements as mandated by the Commodity Exchange Act and NFA Rule 2-9. CONTINUE READING

The IFM's Periodic Ethics Training helps firms and registrants meet ongoing training requirements as mandated by the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and National Futures Association (NFA) Rule 2-9. This interactive training is built upon engaging case studies that incorporate several categories of pertinent information including law, regulation, professional ethics and sound judgment. CONTINUE READING

This recently updated course equips futures industry professionals to respond to the latest money laundering and terrorist financing techniques. The course explains the legal and regulatory obligations that govern the identification, monitoring, and reporting of suspicious activity. Interactive case studies challenge learners to consider real-world scenarios—helping translate regulatory expectations into day-to-day decision-making. CONTINUE READING

This course provides a high-level overview of prohibited and disruptive practices on futures and options exchanges. It helps market participants avoid potential exchange violations and fines and/or regulatory actions and civil penalties. This course is designed to help meet regulatory training requirements for direct market access participants.
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This course has been jointly developed by NFA, FIA, and industry professionals to help market participants understand the safeguards in place to protect customer funds in the futures market. It is designed to meet Commodity Futures Trading Commission Rule 1.11 that mandates annual training for all finance, treasury, operations, regulatory, compliance, settlement, and other relevant officers and employees within the organization. CONTINUE READING

Preventing manipulation of derivatives markets, and spoofing behavior, in particular, is a priority for both exchanges and regulatory authorities. This course draws on recent cases to cover the basics of spoofing and how to avoid activity that may constitute or appear to be spoofing behavior. It also provides guidance on what to consider when designing a supervision and compliance program. CONTINUE READING