Membership

To obtain the Membership Application and initiate the application process, contact membership@forecastex.com.

The qualifications for ForecastEx membership are outlined in Rule 301. A summary of the main qualifications include:

• Must be a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM) organized in the U.S. and registered with the NFA.
• Have a Designated Self-Regulatory Organization (DSRO).
• In compliance with the Capital and other rules of the CFTC and NFA.
• Have a good reputation and business integrity, not be subject to any economic or trade sanctions programs, or include any Person listed on the Office of Foreign Assets Control’s List of Specially-Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons among its beneficial owners.
• Have sufficient operational capabilities and resources to transact with ForecastEx.
• Designate at least one Authorized Trader responsible for entering Bids, and two Authorized Representatives responsible for supervising all activities.
• Satisfy the minimum Clearing Fund requirement.
• Complete the ForecastEx Member Application and associated agreement and forms.