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The United States Commodities Futures Trading Commission was created in 1974 to regulate commodity futures and option markets. The Commission’s mission is to protect market participants and the public from... more +
The United States Commodities Futures Trading Commission was created in 1974 to regulate commodity futures and option markets. The Commission’s mission is to protect market participants and the public from fraud, abuse, and systemic risk associated with derivatives subject to the Commodities Exchange Act. In 2010, as a result of the Frank-Dodd Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection, the Commission’s role was expanded to include drafting rules for regulating the swaps marketplace. less -
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COVID-19 Response: US Federal Regulatory (Updated April 28, 2020)

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In response to the global COVID-19 crisis, US federal financial regulators are taking important actions that affect US and non-US financial institutions, other financial services providers, consumers, and the US and global...more

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Observation 3.0: Frequently Asked Questions and Answers on the Volcker Rule and the Implications for Foreign Banks Investing in...

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1. Question: What is the Volcker Rule, and when does it take effect? Answer: The Volcker Rule was enacted into law as section 619 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (Dodd-Frank...more

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Dodd-Frank at 4: Where do we go from here?

Where do we go from here? As we mark another milestone in regulatory reform with the fourth anniversary of the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Act, it strikes us that although most studies required to be undertaken by the Act...more

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CFTC Issues Relief From IB and CTA Registration to Foreign Persons Dealing in Swaps for International Financial Institutions

On June 4, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (DSIO) issued no-action relief from introducing broker (IB) and commodity trading advisor (CTA) registration to persons...more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review

SEC Provides Additional Analysis Related to Proposed Pay Ratio Disclosure Rules - On June 4, the Securities and Exchange Commission provided additional analysis related to its proposed rules for pay ratio disclosure. The...more

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Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - Volume X, Issue 9

In this issue: - Meeting of the SEC Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies - Financial Action Task Force Publishes Updated List of Deficient Jurisdictions - CFTC to Host Roundtable on...more

Stinson - Corporate & Securities Law Blog

Illegal “Wash Sales” in Futures Contracts Result in $35 Million Fine

On December 18, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York entered a Consent Order against a foreign bank (the “Bank”), imposing a civil monetary penalty of $35 million and enjoining future violations by...more

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Financial Services Weekly News Roundup - December 2014 #2

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Editor’s Note - Spotlight on FINRA Retrospective Rule Review: On December 9, FINRA announced it had issued reports on its retrospective review of two groups of rules – a report on the rules on communications with the...more

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Prudential Regulators and CFTC Re-Propose Margin Requirement Rules for Uncleared Swaps

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The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Farm Credit Administration, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency...more

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Forex Probe Results in Fines, but Investigation Not Over Yet

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The American Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), British Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) announced fines of $3.4 billion against five global banks on...more

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Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - Volume IX, Issue 43

In this issue: - ISS Announces Launch of QuickScore 3.0 - SEC Provides Relief to GSEC From Rule 204 Close-Out Requirements - CFTC Extends Relief to FCMs from Certain Commingling Requirements -...more

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CFTC Settles Prearranged Trades Violation with Foreign Bank

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission recently accepted an offer of settlement submitted by FirstRand Bank, Ltd. in anticipation of an administrative proceeding resulting from FirstRand’s alleged violations of the...more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review

EU Commission Sends Statement of Objections to Three Banks in Cartel Investigation - On May 20, the European Commission announced that it has sent a statement of objections to Credit Agricole, HSBC and JP Morgan for...more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review

Council of the EU Adopts Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive - On May 6, the Council of the EU adopted at first reading the text of the Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive (BRRD). The BRRD seeks to harmonize...more

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CFTC Issues No-Action Relief Regarding 30.7 Accounts

On January 10, the Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight (DSIO) of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued time-limited relief to a registered futures commission merchant (FCM) with respect to certain of...more

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Orrick's Derivatives in Review - January 2014

Industry Groups File Lawsuit Challenging Cross-Border Guidance - On December 4, 2013, the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc., and the...more

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The Volcker Rule: Impact of the Final Rule on Securitization Investors and Sponsors

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On December 10, 2013, the Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC, SEC and CFTC (the “Agencies”) issued the long-awaited final rule (the “Final Rule”) implementing the Volcker Rule. The Volcker Rule generally prohibits banking entities —...more

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The Volcker Rule: Impact of the Final Rule on Foreign Banking Organizations

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On December 10, 2013, the Federal Reserve, FDIC, OCC, SEC, and CFTC (the “Agencies”) issued the long-awaited final rule (“Final Rule”) construing the Volcker Rule. The Volcker Rule generally prohibits banking entities — a...more

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Treatment of Foreign Banks under Section 716 of the Dodd-Frank Act and Related Push-Out Provisions

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Last month, the Federal Reserve Board issued an Interim Final Rule that treats uninsured U.S. branches and agencies of foreign banks the same as insured depository institutions ("IDIs") for purposes of Section 716 of the...more

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Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - June 7, 2013

In this issue: - SEC Issues FAQs on Conflict Minerals and Payments by Resource Extraction Issuers - Delaware Chancery Court Applies Business Judgment Rule to Going Private Transaction with Controlling...more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review - January 7, 2013

In This Issue: *Financial Industry Developments - OCC Guidance on Transition Periods under Section 716 of the Dodd-Frank Act - CFTC Reporting of Swap Transactions and Swap Dealer Registration - Department...more

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Financial Services Bulletin: Action At The CFTC And Fed

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On Thursday, December 13, 2012, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") announced that it is adopting regulations to establish a clearing requirement under Section 2(h)(1)(A) of the Commodity Exchange Act, enacted...more

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Financial Services Legislative And Regulatory Update -- December 17, 2012

In This Issue: Leading the Past Week; Fiscal Cliff; Legislative Branch; Executive Branch; and Upcoming Hearings. Excerpt from Leading the Past Week - Whatever happened in the world of financial services last...more

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