CFTC Sets De Minimus Threshold for SWAPs
The minimum threshold for swap activity required for reporting has been set by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
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November 2018
Giancarlo Uses October to Reiterate Global SWAPS Regulation Deference
Christopher Giancarlo, Chair of the CFTC Commission, again made it clear that part of the new global swaps regulation framework includes, deference.
October 2018
Class Action Securities Lawsuits A Racket
The securities class action system is spinning out of control.
CFTC Chair Touts Full Slate of Commissioners
“You know, there is logic to having a five-member Commission.
Seven Myths About Millennials
There are seven myths about millennials which contribute to them not getting involved in securities investing and trading.
Count Dr. Doom as no fan of crypto-currency
Nouriel Roubini, known as Dr. Doom for his notorious but accurate predictions of bubbles, minced no words when speaking about crypto-currencies.
CFTC Enforcements Up
During the last Fiscal Year, the CFTC filed 83 enforcement actions.
2nd Judge Rules Virtual Currency a Commodity
CFTC has the power to prosecute fraud involving virtual currency and denying the defendants’ motion to dismiss the CFTC’s amended complaint.
September 2018
Head of CFTC Whistleblower Office Talks with Andrew Busch
The new whistleblower office at the Commodities Futures Trading Commission provides protection, anonymity, and potential monetary awards.
Professor Says History Repeating Itself on Fintech Regulation
The regulatory deference given to fintech reminds at least one analyst of the views of many leading to the 2008 financial crisis.
Upcoming Elections for FINRA Committee
FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, will soon have an election for two members of the Small Member Firm Committee.
Transforming from LIBOR to SOFR
While the London Interbank Offer Rate (LIBOR) is notorious for a rate manipulation scandal, that is not even its biggest problem right now.
Giancarlo Lays Out SWAP Reg Vision
Giancarlo announced that the CFTC would soon release a white paper laying out a new vision for cross-border swaps regulation.
FINRA Explains Rule Making Process
A lawyer and doctor got together, and it was not the subject of a bad joke.