Original title: The futures settlement department of Shanghai Futures Exchange is (). A. a relatively independent institution affiliated to the futures exchange. B. internal institutions of the exchange. C.it is owned by several futures exchanges. D. it is completely independent of the futures exchange. Answer: B.

Shanghai Futures Exchange is a legal person established in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. It performs the functions stipulated in relevant laws and regulations according to its articles of association and implements self-discipline management, and is subject to centralized and unified supervision and management by China Securities Regulatory Commission.