Introducing Brokers and FCMs Get A Break
The CFTC announced it has issued no-action relief to registered FCMs and IBs to exclude deferred tax liabilities that are […]
CFTC Launches Cryptocurrency Website
Showing some normalization of Bitcoin, the CFTC has launched a specific website to keep up to date on regulatory news […]
CFTC Exemption Deadline: Reminder ICYMI
A reminder that the CFTC requires any person that claims an exemption from CPO registration under CFTC Regulation 4.13, an […]
Mike Coglianese to Speak on The Global Macro Edge…
John Netto, author of The Global Macro Edge invited contributors to his book to a special educational event at this […]
How Can Introducing Brokers Benefit from the Tax Law…
The tax changes will benefit IBs, CPOs and CTAs since most are organized as corporations or pass thru entities (LLCs […]
The Bitcoin Ocean: Tread Carefully
The regulators have made known that investors and traders should tread carefully when trading bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency. On […]
Mifid II Blues and CTA Registration Requirements
On Dec. 11, the CFTC staff issued this statement on CTA registration requirements and MiFID II: The Commodity Futures Trading […]
DOL Delays Fiduciary Rule…again
The DOL has delayed the effective date of three major compliance regulations by 18 months. However, the rule is still […]
Still Early in Bitcoin Infrastructure For Traders
“[Bitcoin’s] worse than tulip bulbs. It won’t end well. Someone is going to get killed.” Chase CEO Jamie Dimon “Bitcoin […]