Chairman’s Letter
Dear Members - Many NIBA Members are already feeling the effects of CFTC Regulation 1.22 as FCMs begin to phase in the changes to margining customer accounts as enumerated. The…
Dear Members - Many NIBA Members are already feeling the effects of CFTC Regulation 1.22 as FCMs begin to phase in the changes to margining customer accounts as enumerated. The…
Upcoming IB Filings: 1-FRs for IBs are due 7/24/2014 for the 6/30/14 filing. That is 2 days from today (Tuesday July 22) Please be sure to file this prior to…
On July 8, 2014, the NIBA presented its first co-sponsored event with DePaul University on the University campus in Chicago. DePaul staff recorded the program, and the full video will…
The futures industry is ever evolving and in case you haven't noticed there are fewer and fewer FCMs interested in taking on new GIB business. A myriad of items and…
“Ask the NFA” 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…
I wrote this article in the “cloud”. You’ve certainly heard this term and have no doubt used a cloud service. But, what does the cloud mean and how are financial…
Trading Technology for Retail FX The FX market offers many advantages to active traders – 24 hour trading, low transaction costs, the ability to earn interest on overnight positions, plus…
Agency Cross on CME Direct On June 9th the CME launched Agency Cross on CME Direct. Agency Cross, also known as non-block trading, allows brokers to trade ClearPort products directly…
It’s All About Risk Bruce Schneier, an author who wrote about how we perceive danger, outlined cognitive biases people fall victim to when making decisions about risk (Housel, 2011). Although…
NIBA Member Spotlight on The Windham Group Firm Name: The Windham Group, Inc. Founded: April 1997 # of Brokers: Four IB Status: Independent NIBA Member Since: 1997 Address: 363 West 22nd Street,…