RED (Registration Deficient) LIST

The Registration Deficient List, also called the RED List, contains names of foreign entities that appear to be acting in a capacity that requires registration with the CFTC, but they are NOT registered with the CFTC.

The inclusion of an entity’s name on the RED List does not mean that the CFTC or a court has concluded that a violation of any provision of the Commodity Exchange Act or the Commission’s Regulations has occurred. However, you should be cautious of unregistered firms or individuals when participating in products or markets that historically have seen a large number of fraud complaints — these include binary options, forex, digital currencies, commodity pools, and precious metals.

Check the list before you trade.

 

Date Entered Company
Lbinary
London Binary Option
LQD Limited
lqdfx
Market Options
Markets The World
MarketsWorld
Menne Market Ltd.
MercerFX
Merrylmorgan

Registration Matters

Even if the entity you are considering is not on the RED List, always check to see if it is registered with the CFTC before opening an account or paying any money.

Generally, entities that solicit you to trade are required to register with the CFTC. If a foreign entity is registered with the Commission, then it is subject to the same regulations and oversight that apply to U.S. registrants.

You may have little or no protections if you choose to trade with unregistered firms that operate outside the United States.

If an unregistered entity solicits you, exercise extreme caution, and watch for the RED flags of fraud. (Although registration offers many protections, it is no guarantee against fraud or mismanagement.)

Suggest a RED List Entity

The RED List is developed from tips and leads from the public or other sources. Help us protect other traders. If you have a RED List lead, send us the web address

Report Fraud

If you believe you have been a victim of fraud, submit a tip to the CFTC.