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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently adopted CFTC Regulation 1.71 to implement new section 4d(c) of the Commodity Exchange Act, which requires FCMs and IBs to implement a conflict…

Although it seems like only yesterday the National Introducing Brokers Association (“NIBA”) panel on “Assessing FCM Risk” took place over two weeks ago. If you were part of the standing…

Following the insolvency of PFGBest, CME Group has been accepting applications from farmers, ranchers and agricultural co-operatives to register for benefits under the CME Group Family Farmer & Rancher Protection…

U.S. corn and soybean yields were dramatically reduced by the drought and heat wave of 2012. Hints of the drought began in mid-May as the coverage of subsoil dryness rapidly…

"The information detailed below is taken from an online survey of current NFA registered Introducing Brokers (IBs) conducted in July 2012. The survey contained a series of questions ranging from…

Notice to Members I-12-21 September 14, 2012 Chief Compliance Officer Requirements Become Effective for Certain FCMs on October 1, 2012 Effective October 1, 2012, FCMs that are currently regulated by…

September 10, 2012 Ira Bodenstein, Trustee for PFG Best By Email Only - [email protected] Mr. Bodenstein: I write on behalf of the National Introducing Brokers Association (NIBA). Founded in 1991,…

September 7, 2012 National Futures Association announces registration information webinar for swap FCMs, IBs, CPOs and CTAs The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently published its final rule definitions for…

NFA submitted the following rule submission letters to the CFTC: Recordkeeping – Proposed Amendments to NFA Compliance Rule 2-10 » View Letter (PDF) Protection of Customer Funds – Proposed Amendments…

For CME Group, nothing is more important than the confidence customers have in our marketplace and the protection of our customers when using our markets. Earlier this year, CME Group…