The Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced the finalization of the agency’s 2020-2024 Strategic Plan. The plan was unanimously approved by the Commission in May and was subject to a 30-day…
Have five minutes? Watch NFA's latest Board Update Video NFA released its latest Board Update Video. This video covers important items from NFA's November Board Meeting, including rulemaking initiatives, enterprise…
Effective date of dues surcharge for certain Member firms engaged in swaps activities In May 2019, NFA issued Notice to Members I-19-13 announcing that NFA's Board of Directors approved an…
GCSI is returning this year after bringing together executives, thought leaders, and experts from Chicago's F500 companies and government entities at our first conference in 2018. This year, we're are…
On Thursday, August 29, NFA will launch its redesigned BASIC system, a free tool that NFA Members and investors can use to research the background of derivatives industry professionals. To…
Written by: Ansley Schrimpf, Mayer Brown This week the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (“CFTC”) Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (“DSIO”) issued interpretive guidance to clarify requirements for introducing…
On Thursday, May 16, I visited the CFTC Washington DC office for a meeting with Matt Kulkin, Director of the Division of Swap Dealer & Intermediary Oversight, and Tom Smith,…
Reminder: April 1 effective date for amendments to NFA's Interpretive Notice regarding Information Systems Security Programs—instructions for notifying NFA of applicable cybersecurity incidents In January 2019, NFA issued a Notice to…
Disruptive trading practices are prohibited and specifically addressed within CME rules and regulations. CME Group's Market Regulation team has created the following educational course on Distruptive Practices Prohibited. If you…
The NIBA is pleased to announce the kick off of its educational series. This idea is to cultivate ideas, discussion and networking in an intimate setting throughout the year. This…
