CFTC Rules 4.5, 4.13(a)(1), 4.13(a)(2), 4.13(a)(3), 4.13(a)(5) and 4.14(a)(8) require relying CPOs and CTAs to affirm their qualification for the applicable exemption with the National Futures Association (NFA) annually within 60 days of the calendar year-end. The affirmation must be filed through the NFA’s electronic filing system.