Government Makes Trading Organizations Pay for Their Own Supervision
Published Date: 12/15/2025
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Summary
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is charging fees to certain trading markets and futures groups to cover the costs of checking their rule enforcement programs. These fees are based on costs from the past three years and must be paid by February 13, 2026. If you’re part of a designated contract market or the National Futures Association, get ready to pay up on time!
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