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(a) Disciplinary actions. In reviewing a final decision of the National Futures Association in a disciplinary action, the Commission shall affirm the order of the National Futures Association, unless the Commission finds that:
(1) The proceedings were not conducted in a manner consistent with fundamental fairness;
(2) The proceedings were not conducted in a manner consistent with the rules of the National Futures Association;
(3) The weight of the evidence does not support the findings of the National Futures Association concerning the relevant acts or practices engaged in or omitted;
(4) The determination that the acts or practices engaged in or omitted violated rules of the National Futures Association does not rest on a reasonable interpretation of the rules at issue;
(5) The National Futures Association's application of its rules is not consistent with the purposes of the Act;
(6) The National Futures Association's choice of sanction is excessive or oppressive in light of the violations found having due regard for the public interest.
(b) Membership denial actions. In reviewing a final decision of the National Futures Association in a membership denial action, the Commission shall affirm the order of the National Futures Association, unless the Commission finds that:
(1) The proceedings were not conducted in a manner consistent with fundamental fairness;
(2) The proceedings were not conducted in a manner consistent with the rules of the National Futures Association;
(3) The weight of the evidence does not support the findings made or adopted in the final decision;
(4) The conclusion of the National Futures Association is not consistent with the purposes of the Act.
(c) Registration actions. In reviewing a decision of the National Futures Association in a registration action, the Commission shall affirm the order of the National Futures Association unless the Commission finds that:
(1) The proceedings were not conducted in a manner consistent with fundamental fairness;
(2) The proceedings were not conducted in a manner consistent with the rules of the National Futures Association;
(3) The weight of the evidence does not support the findings made or adopted in the final decision;
(4) The conclusion of the National Futures Association is not consistent with the purposes of the Act.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 17. Commodity and Securities Exchanges § 17.171.34 Standards of review - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-17-commodity-and-securities-exchanges/cfr-sect-17-171-34/
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