The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) has issued an Order permitting SFC-licensed corporations to deal directly with U.S. customers in relation to trading of futures or options products on exchanges under the SFC’s oversight without having to register as futures brokers in the U.S..  Licensed corporations interested in obtaining the exemption under the CFTC Order are required to submit the application to the U.S. National Futures Association (“NFA”), which is delegated by the CFTC with the relevant responsibilities, via the SFC.