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Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)An agency created by the US Congress in 1974 to regulate exchange trading in futures.Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Similar MatchesSecurities & Exchange Commission (SEC)Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC)A federal agency that regulates the US financial markets. The SEC also oversees the securities industry and promotes full disclosure in order to protect the investing public against malpractice in the securities markets. Commission houseCommission houseAnother term used to describe brokerage firms because they earn their living by charging commissions. Futures commission merchant (FCM)Futures commission merchant (FCM)A firm or person engaged in soliciting or accepting and handling orders for the purchase or sale of futures contracts, subject to the rules of a futures exchange and, who, in connection with such solicitation or acceptance of orders, accepts any money or securities to provide margin for any resulting trades or contracts. The FCM must be licensed by the CFTC. Related: Commission house, omnibus account. CommissionCommissionCompensation due a real estate broker for acting on behalf of the principal. Underwriting CommissionUnderwriting CommissionThe fee investment bankers charge for underwriting a security issue. Further SuggestionsFederal Maritime Commission (FMC)Futures Commission Merchant Commission Commission house Commission broker International Organization of Securities Commissioners indemnity commission Fee and commission compensation Securities and Exchange Commission Rules Commodity Futures Trading Commission Securities and Exchange Commission commission Split commission |
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