John Lothian's keynote speech at the NIBA-DePaul Symposium is titled "Brexit and other Extraordinary Popular Delusions." The former Introducing Broker and longtime newsletter publisher will reflect on the potential impact…
We are pleased to have a panel this year that will focus on the regulatory considerations—the “traps”—that await CTAs who market funds or managed account programs. We will center on…
“Taking it to a Whole ‘Nother Level” - Eugene Struthers (2004-2009) Keegan-Michael Key, American writer and actor uttered this famous phrase in character as “Eugene Struthers” on the late night…
By: Scott Kruse - Turnkey Trading Partners The State of Illinois is bankrupt. Whether anyone will acknowledge that or not is up for debate. Readers who are not familiar with…
The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry this morning voted overwhelmingly to confirm the nomination of J. Christopher Giancarlo as Chairman for the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission.…
This year's NIBA/DePaul University Symposium is rapidly approaching and is shaping up to be another excellent event. Last year DePaul's rooftop deck was under construction and this year we have…
Recently, a new rule went into effect at the Department of Labor that may have some implications on your business. To the extent that you recommend trading systems, CTAs…
Written by: Matt Kluchenek, Patricia McDonald & Michael Sefton, Baker&McKenzie If you've been thinking about starting a hedge fund, you've likely encountered a byzantine array of options and requirements. Sorting…
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…
On May 18, the NFA held a reception for the House Agricultural Committee and staff at the Longworth Building, Washington, DC. I was asked by the NFA to represent the…
