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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") recently proposed new and modified conflicts of interest, fitness, and governance regulations for swap execution facilities ("SEFs") and designated contract markets ("DCMs")....more
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In Short - The Situation: In a December 13, 2023, Open Meeting, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission proposed amendments to the Commission's regulations concerning clearing member funds held by a derivatives clearing...more
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Potential Bias in AI Consumer Decision Tools Eyed by FTC, CFPB - Potential discrimination and bias resulting from consumer tools based on artificial intelligence and automated data will be an enforcement focus of...more
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