The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently adopted a final rule amending CFTC Rule 4.7. CFTC Rule 4.7 provides an exemption from certain disclosure, recordkeeping and reporting requirements for registered...more
The CFTC DSIO Division Director issued a statement reminding the industry that pooled investment vehicles that trade futures, swaps, and other commodity interests that reference digital assets like Bitcoin and stablecoins are...more
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “CFTC”) approved the publication of two releases (the “Final Rules”) on November 25, 2019, adopting final amendments to Part 4 of the CFTC Rules which codify and expand a number...more
• Effective January 1, 2020, clarifying amendments to rules regarding communications with the public and use of promotional material will go into effect. • Effective February 1, 2020, CTA will be subject to new limitations...more
On November 21, 2016, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved final rule amendments to its regulations that allow commodity pool operators (CPOs) to use certain additional alternative generally accepted...more
In this issue: - Delaware Chancery Court Declines to Dismiss Fraud Claims Against Private Equity Fund and Directors - Agencies Amend Regulatory Capital and Liquidity Coverage Ratio Rules - FINRA Proposes...more