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NFA Rule 2-29

Sets standards for advertising and promotional communications related to commodity interest businesses. It is designed to prevent misleading, deceptive, or unfair marketing practices.

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Jurisdiction: United States

Regulator: National Futures Association (NFA)

Topic: Marketing

NFA Rule 2-29
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Key requirements:

  • Communications and promotional materials must not be fraudulent, misleading, aggressive, or suggest that commodity trading is suitable for everyone.
  • Performance claims and risk disclosures must be accurate and balanced, with clear risk disclosures and statements that past performance does not guarantee future results.
  • Hypothetical results, testimonials, and performance presentations must meet specific disclosure and substantiation standards.
  • Statements of opinion must be clearly identified and have a reasonable factual basis.
  • Supervisory procedures, approvals, and records must support compliance and promotional claims.
  • NFA oversight and filing requirements may include review of promotional materials and advance approval of certain advertisements.

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