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Commodity Pool Operator Commodity Pool Swaps

Commodity Pool Operators are individuals who manage and secure capital for commodity pools. Most commodity pool operators are required to register as CPOs, unless they qualify for a registration exemption under... more +
Commodity Pool Operators are individuals who manage and secure capital for commodity pools. Most commodity pool operators are required to register as CPOs, unless they qualify for a registration exemption under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations.  less -
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CFTC Proposes to Codify Relief for CPOs and CTAs

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Introduction - The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC” or “Commission”) is proposing amendments to its regulations governing commodity pool operators (“CPOs”) and commodity trading advisors (“CTAs”) to codify...more

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Financial Services Weekly News Roundup - September 2014

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In This Issue: The CFTC provided long-awaited exemptive relief for commodity pool operators that wish to offer their funds in private offerings using general solicitation under Rule 506(c) of the SEC’s Regulation D. ...more

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Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - Volume IX, Issue 36

In this issue: - Bylaw of Delaware Corporation Providing for Exclusive Forum in North Carolina Upheld - FINRA Board to Consider Rule Proposals Regarding Private Trading Platforms - CBOE and C2 in...more

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Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - Volume IX, Issue 23

In this issue: - SEC Chair Gives Speech on Equity Market Structure - New CFTC Commissioners Confirmed; Chairman Sworn In - CFTC Extends No-Action Relief for Certain Transaction-Level Requirements...more

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CFTC Provides Streamlined No-Action Relief Filing Procedure to Certain Commodity Pool Operators Who Delegate Responsibilities to...

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The Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (the “Division”) of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC” or the “Commission”) recently issued CFTC Letter No. 14-69 (May 12, 2014) (the “Letter”), which...more

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Advertising Restrictions Apply to Commodity Pools

In prior posts, we have noted that the relaxation of the ban on general solicitation in no way relieves certain registered entities of their obligations to comply with regulations related to advertising or promotional...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Legal Alert: The CPO and CTA Regulatory Regimes: What Operators of and Advisers to Commodity Pools Should Expect in 2013

There were a number of significant changes to the regulatory regime for commodity pool operators (CPOs) and commodity trading advisors (CTAs) in 2012. As a result of these changes, various types of collective investment...more

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The CFTC’s Interpretive Letters Regarding Securitizations, REITs and the Definition of “Commodity Pool”

In two interpretive letters issued on October 11, 2012 (collectively, the “Interpretive Letters”), the Division of Swap Dealers and Intermediary Oversight (the “Division”) of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the...more

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"CFTC Issues Interpretive Guidance for Securitizations and Defers Registration Deadline for Certain Persons"

Securitization entities and most issuers of similar structured products (collectively, structured finance entities) historically have not been regulated as commodity pools by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)1...more

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"CFTC Delays Registration Deadline for Certain Commodity Pool Operators and Commodity Trading Advisors"

On October 12, 2012, the Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (DSIO) of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued “Temporary Registration No-Action Relief” (Temporary No-Action Relief) to commodity...more

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