It was a busy morning at the intersection of derivatives and virtual currencies. Here is an overview of what happened and some thoughts about what it means for the world of virtual currencies.
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Buy-Side Reminder: Electronic Filing of CFTC Form 40 Begins at Midnight on November 18th
On your list of things for which to be thankful, remember to add “the ability to electronically file a CFTC Form 40 / 40S”.
Here is a very courteous reminder from the CFTC’s Division of Market Oversight that the new era of submitting electronic Form 40 is about to begin.
In case some readers do…
Attention Energy Traders: CFTC Focuses on Verification of Position Limit Exemptions for Hedging and Risk Management Transactions
By Perkins Coie on
Compliance and trading professionals of firms that trade energy derivatives over NYMEX and COMEX should be aware of a recent development related to hedging, risk management, and arbitrage/spread position exemptions from position limits under Rule 559 (Position Limits and Exemptions).
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