Compliance / Legal

The “vanishing FCM” has recently become a hot topic. CFTC Commissioner Giancarlo gave a speech to the Market Risk Advisory Committee in June 2015, where he pointed out the dwindling…

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Commodity Trading Advisors On July 23, 2015 the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (“CFTC”) Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (“DSIO”) issued press release PR7202-15 announcing…

As your industry advocate, the NIBA provides many services which help your business stay in compliance with NFA regulations. "Ask the NFA," is the way you can ask questions about…

Notice to Members I-15-18 On July 20, 2015, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an advisory announcing that the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) had updated its list of…

Until recently I was working as a field auditor with the National Futures Association (“NFA”). During my time at NFA, the self-regulator was enduring a great deal of criticism. After…

Who is in charge of the Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight: DSIO is run by a Director, who is assisted by the DSIO Deputy Directors and Chief Counsel.…

Securities and Exchange Commission SEC Proposed Modernizing and Enhancing Information Disclosed and Reported by RICs and RIAs The Commissioners of the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) unanimously approved two (2)…

First Trade Date Monday, June 8, 2015 Trading at Settlement (TAS) is an order type that allows a market participant to buy or sell futures contracts during the trading day…

Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act Cayman Islands Update The Cayman Islands Department of International Tax Cooperation (“DITC”) has further extended the due dates for submitting Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act…

Earlier this year, the CFTC ordered Summit Energy Services, Inc. ("Summit Energy") to pay a $140,000 civil penalty to resolve allegations that it violated Section 4m(1) of the Commodity Exchange…