National Futures Association

For Immediate Release March 30, 2022 For more information contact: Christie Hillsman, 312-781-1497, chillsman@nfa.futures.org Karen Wuertz, 312-781-1335, kwuertz@nfa.futures.org NFA orders London, U.K. introducing broker Marex Spectron International Limited to pay a $250,000 fine March 30, Chicago—NFA has ordered London, U.K. introducing broker Member Marex Spectron International Limited (Marex) to pay a $250,000 fine. The Decision, issued by NFA's Business Conduct Committee (BCC), is based on a Complaint issued by the BCC and a settlement offer submitted by Marex, in which it neither admitted nor denied the allegations. The Complaint alleged that Marex allowed unregistered individuals to act as associated persons without being registered as such. The Complaint also alleged that Marex failed to diligently supervise its employees and agents. In its Decision, the BCC found that Marex violated NFA Bylaw 301(b) and Compliance Rule 2-9(a). The complete text of the Complaint and Decision can be viewed on NFA's website.