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Commodities Futures Trading Commission Memorandum of Understanding

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 -
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP

Akin Intelligence - April/May 2024

Welcome to the April-May edition of Akin Intelligence. This edition is a double header, covering both months as we prepare for the launch of our new AI Hub—a one-stop resource for AI coverage that will launch soon. Starting...more

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Banking and Consumer Regulatory Digest - April 2024

Editor's Note The following newsletter provides a roundup summarizing enforcement actions, guidance, rulemakings, and other public statements taken by a federal and/or state financial services regulatory agency, specifically...more

Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP

CFTC Writes the Book on Enforcement

Commodity Futures Trading Commission publishes its first-ever Enforcement Manual. On May 8, 2019 the CFTC’s Division of Enforcement published its Enforcement Manual, providing market participants for the first time ever...more

Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

Quarterly Regulatory and Legal Update for E-Commerce, E-Banking, and Blockchain

This Quarterly Update highlights certain notable developments during Q1 2019 in consumer-facing areas of e-commerce, e-banking and blockchain. This update is particularly focused on consumer-level regulatory activities of the...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Corporate & Financial Weekly Digest, Featuring Articles on the SEC's New Framework for Cryptocurrencies and Fresh Guidance From...

BROKER-DEALER - Nasdaq Proposes Rule Change to SEC to Assume Operational Responsibility for Certain Investigation and Enforcement Functions Currently Performed by FINRA - On April 3, the Securities and Exchange...more

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Investment Funds Update – Europe: Legal and regulatory updates for the funds industry from the key asset management centres and...

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FCA issues further guidance on Brexit preparations - The FCA has published a series of guidance to assist regulated firms in finalizing their preparations for Brexit, particularly in the event of a no-deal scenario when EU...more

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CFTC SEC Sign New Memorandum of Understanding on Information Sharing

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The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)— collectively the Commissions—announced that they had entered into a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to facilitate...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review

U.S. Financial Industry Developments - CFTC and SEC Announce Approval of New MOU - On June 28, 2018, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") and the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") announced that...more

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US Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission Approve New Arrangements to Harmonize Title VII...

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The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission have approved a new Memorandum of Understanding between the two agencies. The MOU, which updates and enhances an MOU approved by the...more

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CFTC and SEC Announce Approval of New MOU

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On June 28, 2018, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC“) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC“) announced that they have entered into a new memorandum of understanding – the agencies had previously...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

CFTC and SEC Approve Revised Memorandum of Understanding on Information Sharing

On June 29, 2018, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC, and together the Commissions) announced that the Commissions approved a memorandum of understanding...more

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US Commodity Futures Trading Commission Signs Counterpart to Memorandum of Understanding with Canadian Authority in Newfoundland...

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The CFTC announced that Chairman Massad had signed the Counterpart to a Memorandum of Understanding with the Superintendent of Securities for Newfoundland and Labrador and the Canadian Minister for Intergovernmental...more

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US Commodity Futures Trading Commission Signs Memorandum of Understanding with UK Financial Conduct Authority to Improve...

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The CFTC announced that CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad and Andrew Bailey, Chief Executive of the FCA, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) regarding cooperation and the exchange of information in the supervision and...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review

Financial Industry Developments - Agencies Publish Study on Banking Activities and Investments under Dodd-Frank - On September 8, 2016, the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Federal Deposit Insurance...more

Orrick - Finance 20/20

CFTC Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Two Mexican Authorities to Enhance Supervision of Cross-Border Regulated Entities

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On September 6, 2016, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced that it “signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores (CNBV) and the Banco de México (BDM) regarding...more

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

Pressure Builds for EPA and CFTC to Investigate Manipulation in the RIN Markets

In what could foreshadow even further scrutiny of trading activities in the Renewable Identification Number (RIN) market, the Renewable Fuels Association (RFA) has asked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the...more

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US Commodity Futures Trading Commission Announces Memorandum of Understanding with the European Securities and Markets Authority...

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The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with the European Securities and Markets Authority regarding cooperation with respect to recognized central counterparties...more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week in Review

FHFA Releases 2015 Report to Congress - On June 15, 2016, the Federal Housing Finance Agency's "Report to Congress" for 2015 was released. The document, required under federal law, analyzes Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac and...more

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US Commodity Futures Trading Commission Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Canadian Provinces on Cross-Border Supervision

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CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad and authorities for three Canadian provinces signed a March 2014 Memorandum of Understanding regarding (i) cooperation and coordination between the jurisdictions in respect of derivatives and...more

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US Commodity Futures Trading Commission Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Canadian Provinces on Cross-Border Supervision

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CFTC Chairman Timothy Massad and authorities for three Canadian provinces signed a March 2014 Memorandum of Understanding regarding (i) cooperation and coordination between the jurisdictions in respect of derivatives and...more

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CFTC and German Regulators Sign Memorandum of Understanding

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission, German regulators Bundesanstalt für Finanzdienstleistungsaufsicht (BaFin) and Deutsche Bundesbank (Bundesbank) have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) related to the...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

CFTC and Korean Regulators Sign MOU Regarding Cross-Border Clearing Organizations

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with two Korean regulators, the Korean Financial Services Commission and the Korean Financial Supervisory Service to enhance the...more

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CFTC and Australian Regulator Sign Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Cross-Border SDs and MSPs

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) have entered into a memorandum of understanding regarding the supervision of CFTC-registered swap dealers and major swap...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Corporate & Financial Weekly Digest - Volume X, Issue 15

In this issue: - Update: Proposed Amendments to DGCL, Including Ban on Fee-Shifting and Permitting Exclusive Forum Provisions - CFTC and Australian Regulator Sign Memorandum of Understanding Regarding...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - Volume X, Issue 8

In this issue: - CBOE Proposes to Offer Extended Trading Hours for SPX and VIX Options - CFTC Staff to Host Public Roundtable on Recovery and Orderly Wind-Down of DCOs - CFTC Reopens Comment Period for...more

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