Explore the essential rules and guidelines that govern TPA’s commitment to excellence and integrity in the prop trading industry. Our Rules & Guidelines page outlines the standards and practices we enforce to ensure fair, transparent, and ethical trading environments for all participants.
By adhering to these guidelines, members and traders alike contribute to a trustworthy and professional industry. Our comprehensive rules cover dispute resolution procedures, ethical trading practices, and member responsibilities, providing a clear framework for maintaining high standards. Review our guidelines to understand how TPA promotes a culture of integrity and excellence.
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TPA is an independent self-regulatory organization and external dispute resolution service focused on establishing standards in the proprietary trading industry.
Businesses operating in the proprietary trading industry, including prop firms, brokerages, and technology providers, can apply for membership.
Members receive a certification badge, directory listing, access to dispute resolution services, and other benefits updated periodically.
Applicants must operate in the industry for at least two years or provide professional references. They must pass a reputational review, submit due diligence documents, and execute the Membership Agreement.
Yes, membership dues must be paid promptly. Late payments incur daily penalties, and repeated non-payment can lead to disciplinary actions.
No, TPA memberships are non-transferable.
Firms must adhere to TPA’s Code of Conduct, maintain internal dispute resolution (IDR) processes, comply with data protection laws, and display the TPA certification badge on their website, among other requirements.
Disputes are investigated by the Dispute Resolution Team, which issues determinations, mediates settlements, and enforces compliance with decisions.
Disputes can be filed by individual traders (Trader Disputes) or Member Firms (B2B Disputes).
TPA handles disputes related to payouts, service refusals, account breaches, payment issues, and unethical practices.
Claimants must file through TPA’s user portal, provide details about the dispute, and submit supporting documentation.
Determinations are legally non-binding but must be honored by Member Firms and traders to maintain membership and user status.
No, Member Firms may not charge fees for TPA’s dispute resolution services.
Non-compliance can result in strikes, membership suspension, or expulsion.
All dispute information is treated confidentially, and disclosures are only made when required by law or TPA rules.
Yes, Member Firms can file a Notice of Appeal within 14 days of a decision. An independent Appeals Committee reviews appeals.
The team investigates disputes, issues determinations, mediates settlements, and ensures adherence to TPA rules.
Member Firms must act with integrity, avoid conflicts of interest, protect client data, and comply with all relevant laws and regulations.
TPA monitors Member Firms and enforces compliance through audits, disciplinary actions, and publishing non-compliance notices.
Yes, membership can end via voluntary withdrawal (with notice) or expulsion for non-compliance, insolvency, or unethical conduct.
TPA can bypass the firm’s IDR process and directly address disputes to protect claimants’ interests.
Yes, Member Firms must prominently display the TPA certification badge on their website.
Yes, TPA provides consultation services for drafting IDR procedures, AML policies, and disaster recovery plans.
Firms must securely maintain detailed records of transactions, client communications, and compliance activities.
Yes, TPA conducts annual reviews of its rules and may amend them with notice to Member Firms.
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