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Policy Consultation

IFTC engages with proprietary trading firms, traders and industry participants to better understand market developments and continuously improve its independent standards and best-practice framework.

Our Approach

Building Standards Through Industry Dialogue

The proprietary trading industry continues to evolve rapidly.

IFTC believes that effective independent standards should take into account the practical experience of firms, traders and other market participants.

Our consultation process provides an opportunity for industry participants to share observations, raise emerging issues and contribute to discussions regarding transparency, business practices and trader protection.

Focus Areas

Areas of Consultation

Transparency

Disclosure practices, trading conditions and communication with traders.

Trading & Challenge Rules

Evaluation structures, account rules, restrictions and changes to trading conditions.

Payout Practices

Industry practices surrounding trader payouts, eligibility and dispute situations.

Industry Standards

Emerging practices and areas where additional independent standards may benefit the market.

Participation

Who Can Participate?

IFTC welcomes relevant contributions from:

  • Proprietary trading firms
  • Traders
  • Trading technology providers
  • Industry professionals
  • Other relevant market participants

Submissions should be constructive, factual and related to the development of the proprietary trading industry.

Contact IFTC

Contribute to an IFTC Consultation

If you would like to share industry observations, provide feedback on IFTC standards or participate in future consultations, contact our team.

Contact IFTC

Email: listing@fundedcommission.org

Independent Industry Consultation

IFTC is an independent private organization, not a governmental regulator or public authority. Policy Consultation is an independent industry dialogue process designed to help IFTC understand market developments and improve its own standards and best-practice framework. Consultation responses do not create laws, regulations or legally binding rules.