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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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Financial Services Quarterly Report - Second Quarter 2017: U.S. CFTC Takes Steps to Modernize Rules and Operations and to Reduce...

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Against a backdrop of changing markets, rapidly evolving technology and increased jurisdiction, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) – the regulatory agency with responsibility for oversight of the U.S....more

Morrison & Foerster LLP

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

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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

Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP

CFTC Affords Relief and Guidance in Light of Final Swap Definition’s Effective Date

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On October 12, 2012, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) and Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) final rules to further define the term “swap” (among other terms) became effective. The effective date of...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

CFTC Approves Conforming Amendments for CPO and CTA Regulations

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On September 5, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission published final conforming amendments to Part 4 of its regulations, which govern the operations and activities of CPOs and CTAs. These amendments reflect changes made...more

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP

New CFTC Regulatory Regime for Private Fund Managers

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On April 24, 2012, the U.S. Commodities Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") repealed the exemption from registration under the U.S. Commodity Exchange Act ("CEA") for private investment funds provided by CFTC Rule 4.13(a)(4)....more

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