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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 -
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CFTC Adopts Amendments to Regulation 4.7

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In early September, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (“CFTC”) adopted amendments to CFTC Regulation 4.7 (“Regulation 4.7”), which is a compliance exemption from certain disclosure, reporting and recordkeeping...more

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CFTC Finalizes Amendments to Rule 4.7

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On September 12, 2024, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) finalized the first major changes to CFTC Regulation 4.7 (Rule 4.7) in over 30 years. Among other technical revisions, the amendments to Rule 4.7,...more

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Proskauer's Hedge Start: What Key Exemptions Apply to Hedge Funds?

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We have separately discussed the common exemptions from registration of a fund manager with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as an investment adviser and from registration with the Commodity Future Trading...more

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House Passes FIT21 – What does it say, and what does it mean for digital asset providers?

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On, May 22, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4763, Financial Innovation for Technology for the 21st Century Act (“FIT21”). The legislation was touted by the House Financial Services Committee’s Chairman,...more

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Marketing Private Funds to U.S. Investors — A Practical Guide for Asia-Based Managers

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As the private equity (“PE”) and venture capital (“VC”) funds industry grows and matures in Asia, managers are increasingly looking to market interests in their funds to U.S.-based investors. However, many Asia-based managers...more

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First-of-a-Kind Crypto Insider Trading Prosecution: SEC-v-Wahi et al Action May Have Broad Implications Across the Digital Asset...

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As use of cryptocurrency investment has increased throughout the world, regulators have faced a bevy of novel questions, especially related to applying different strains of law to regulate novel digital assets. To date,...more

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Checklist for Non-U.S. Fund Managers Making a Private Fund Offering in the U.S.

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The United States represents a large source of potential capitalthat non-U.S. fund managers often find impossible to ignore. To assist non-U.S. fund managers, we have prepared a checklist that sets out key considerations for...more

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SEC Adds Twenty New Crypto Asset Enforcers

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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) recently announced that it will be adding 20 positions to its newly renamed Crypto Assets and Cyber Unit, including fraud analysts, investigative staff attorneys, trial counsels,...more

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Making the Case for Interval and Tender Offer Funds – Hedge Fund and Private Equity Sponsors Can Increase Their Investor Base and...

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Introduction - We often hear from hedge fund and private equity sponsors that private funds are too limiting for their capital formation needs. Private funds are collective investment vehicles that rely on the Section...more

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The Final Volcker Rule: Implications for Venture Capital

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Introduction - As we approach the final quarter of 2020, we thought it would be helpful to recap one of the significant rule changes of the past few months that is likely to benefit venture capital funds and startup...more

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5 Family Office Pitfalls That May Void Securities Exemptions

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A new trading platform is in the works for family offices, which will simplify the deal-making process for private market securities. ShareNett Holdings LLC — a membership-based investment platform serving family offices...more

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SEC Proposes Rule Changes Applicable to BDCs’ Use of Derivatives and Other Transactions

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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on November 25, 2019 unanimously approved for publication a rule proposal related to the use of derivatives and certain other transactions by companies that have elected to be...more

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CFTC Finalizes Regulation Amendments: Certain Registered and Exempt CPOs and CTAs Need to Take Action

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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission published in the Federal Register on December 10, 2019 several amendments to the regulatory framework applicable to certain commodity pool operators (CPOs) and commodity trading...more

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Corporate & Financial Weekly Digest, Featuring the Articles on LIBOR-Transition Relief and New CFTC Rules for DCOs, Swap Dealers

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SEC/CORPORATE - SEC Announces Proposed Amendments to the Definitions of “Accredited Investor” and “Qualified Institutional Buyer” - On December 18, the Securities and Exchange Commission voted to propose amendments...more

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BDCs must reclaim relief from CPO registration

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On November 25, 2019, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) adopted several final regulations to codify existing exemptions from commodity pool operator (CPO) registration. Among them is an exemption that was issued...more

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Blockchain Week in Review - October 2019 #2

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U.S. Developments - Mark Zuckerberg Testifies Before U.S. House of Representatives Regarding Libra - On October 23, Facebook, Inc. CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, testified before the House Committee on Financial Services regarding...more

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Financial Services Weekly News: Preparing for ‘Hard Brexit’

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Editor's Note - In This Issue. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Division of Investment Management staff announced plans to seek industry input on custodial practices relating to trading that is not...more

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Developments in Cryptocurrency in 2018

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• The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) staff made official statements regarding when a token may or may no longer be a security • The SEC continued to bring actions related to cryptocurrency offerings against...more

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Orrick's Financial Industry Week In Review

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U.S. Financial Industry Developments - Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act - The "Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief and Consumer Protection Act," signed by the President on May 24, amends...more

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Investment Services Regulatory Update - April 2018

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New Rules, Proposed Rules, Guidance and Alerts - PROPOSED RULES - SEC Proposes Changes to Fund Liquidity Disclosure Requirements - On March 14, 2018, the SEC issued proposed amendments to the disclosure requirements...more

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Blockchain Week in Review – January 2018

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U.S. Developments - Regulatory Updates - CFTC and SEC Enforcement Directors Issue Joint Statement Regarding Virtual Currency Enforcement Actions - This morning, the Enforcement Director of the U.S. Commodity...more

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Treasury Report Addresses Regulatory Approaches Affecting Investment Companies and Their Advisers

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As required by President Trump’s Executive Order 13772, the U.S. Department of the Treasury issued a report, “A Financial System That Creates Economic Opportunities, Asset Management and Insurance,” addressing the regulatory...more

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The Trump Administration: Change By Appointment

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The election of Donald J. Trump as the 45th President of the United States, along with the Republican control of the majority of both the House of Representatives and the Senate, will likely result in significant changes in...more

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CFTC Guidance on FCM and DCO Investments in Money Market Funds

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Divisions of the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on August 8, 2016 issued letters restricting futures commission merchants (FCMs) and derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs) from investing in money market...more

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Corporate Investigations & White Collar Defense - October 2015

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"Wherefore Art Thou Due Process?" Part III - Why it matters: It is time for another installment in our continuing "Wherefore Art Thou Due Process?" coverage into the ongoing constitutional challenges to the SEC's...more

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