NATIONAL FUTURES ASSOCIATION Commodity Pool Operators The National Futures Association (“NFA”) has modified the EasyFile system for the annual pool financial statements submitted by commodity pool operators (“CPOs”). The NFA…
I was recently examined by NFA. It appeared like the examiner's exam plan "play book" that did not completely fit my business. Please describe how NFA's examination programs are structured.…
Roughly a month ago the Swiss National Bank rocked the world with a surprise announcement. During the middle of the night on January 15, 2015, Swiss banking authorities announced they…
Fund managers relying upon exemptions from registration as commodity pool operators (CPOs) pursuant to CFTC Rule 4.13(a)(1), 4.13(a)(2), 4.13(a)(3) or 4.13(a)(5) (or an exclusion in the case of CFTC Rule…
Congratulations to Mike Burke, John Roe and James Koutoulas who were elected to the NFA Board of Directors in the recent election. John, Roe Capital and James, Typhon Capital Management…
NIBA’s 3rd Annual Event in southern California was held in Newport Beach, CA February 19, 2015 at the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel. Over 50 industry professionals attended -- about 45%…
Members of the NIBA - Just prior to entering the trading pit in the 1983 film “Trading Places,” Louis Winthorpe, III (as played by actor Dan Aykroyd) declares, “Well, this…
NATIONAL FUTURES ASSOCIATION On January 15, 2015 the National Futures Association (“NFA”) released Notice to Members I-15-02 (“Notice”) regarding commodity pool operators (“CPOs”) and commodity trading advisers (“CTAs”) exempt from…
Members of the NIBA -- By the time this NIBA Journal is posted, the election for the IIB and CTA/CPO positions on the NFA Board of Directors will be completed.…
Dear NIBA Members and Supporters, 2015 NIBA Membership: Thank you for your continued support of the only independent organization supporting IBs, CTAs, and APs. Your support, participation, and your investment…
