All financial institutions are eligible to become members provided that the following requirements are fulfilled: Where relevant, be registered, licensed or otherwise permitted by the appropriate regulatory body to conduct business on the Trading System Have financial resources of at least 50,000 USD for proprietary business and 50,000 USD for agency business unless the applicant is supervised by an appropriate regulatory body Have good commercial standing and business experiences Be duly organized, existing and in good standing under the laws of its jurisdiction of organization Have appropriate operational capabilities (hardware, software, communication systems, staffing) Be authorized by, or a clearing member of The Clearing Corporation As a non-U.S. applicant, enter into a written agency agreement appointing a third party as its U.S. agent for service of process Individual Traders are eligible to become members provided that the following requirements are fulfilled: Have attained legal age Be of good character Have good commercial standing and business experiences Have adequate financial resources and credit Have appropriate operational capabilities (hardware, software, communication systems) Enter into a clearing agreement with a member of The Clearing Corporation As a non-U.S. applicant, enter into a written agency agreement appointing a third party as its U.S. agent for service of process Please note: All French USFE members should be aware that the AMF requires the distribution of a disclosure document to all prospective customers. Click here to download this document.