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US CFTC and UK regulator join forces to promote innovation in fintech

February 19, 2018

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have signed an arrangement to collaborate and support innovative financial technology (fintech) firms through each other’s initiatives.

Legal implications of US elections cause uncertainty for multinational employers

November 21, 2016

As the political and economic implications of the 2016 US presidential elections begin to become clearer, multinational employers in the financial sector should consider some of the potential legal implications of the Trump presidency on both sides of the Atlantic.

Esma inches closer to extending AIFMD fund passports to non-EU alternative investment funds and managers

July 20, 2016

The European Securities Markets Authority (Esma) has issued its advice on the extension of the alternative investment fund managers' directive (AIFMD) passport to investment fund managers and investment funds based in 12 non-EU countries.

MFA and Aima join forces to criticise proposed SEC rule on derivatives use by hedge funds

April 7, 2016

The Managed Funds Association (MFA) and Alternative Investment Management Association (Aima) have raised concerns over a notionally based leverage limit in registered funds, including hedge funds.

Finra proposes new registration rule for algorithmic traders

February 22, 2016

The US Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (Finra) is proposing a rule to register traders responsible for the design, development and modification of algorithmic trading strategies.

Proposed SEC rule would limit use of derivatives by managed futures funds

December 23, 2015

A rule proposed by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will limit the use of derivatives and leveraged transactions by investment funds, says law firm Pepper Hamilton.

CTAs face closer scrutiny from CFTC with proposed rule change and tougher insider trading enforcement

December 21, 2015

Commodity trading advisors (CTAs) face increased scrutiny as the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) pushes for new trading rules and settles its first insider trading case.