ASSOCIATION OF FUTURES BROKERS AND DEALERS - AFBD
An organization created by major London futures exchanges in order to give regulatory supervision for future dealers and brokers. The Association of Future Brokers and Dealers (AFBD) was formerly a self-regulating organization during its foundation in 1984. It has since been integrated into the Financial Service Authority.
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