Mature and Regulated Industry
Futures trading and exchanges are highly regulated by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and serve an important price hedging role for all types of industries. Futures exchanges, such as CME Group, serve as the clearing house for all trades, set the rules for margin and contract specifications, and match and guarantee all transactions whether cash settled or the contract is physically delivered. Additionally, Futures Commission Merchants are required to maintain all customer funds in a segregated account to ensure the protection of customer assets.
