Exemptions Available to CTAs
A commodity trading advisor (CTA) may request relief from certain Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulations. Below are regulations that may offer such relief:
- CFTC Regulation 4.7: Exemption from certain Part 4 Requirements for CTAs with respect to advising qualified eligible persons
- CFTC Regulation 4.7(c)(2): Third-Party Recordkeeping relief for CTAs with a 4.7 exemption
- CFTC Regulation 4.14: Exemption from registration as a CTA
- CFTC Regulation 4.33: Third-Party Recordkeeping relief
Please note: CTAs must claim relief through NFA's Exemptions System.
Exemptions
CTAs must file with NFA all notices of exclusion or exemption using NFA's Exemptions System.
Access the SystemCFTC Part 4 Exemptions
See the CFTC Part 4 Exemptions Easy Reference Guide.
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