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The CFTC has recently closed the comment period that was associated with the Public Roundtable on PFG: http://comments.cftc.gov/PublicComme...t.aspx?id=1250 This could mean that CFTC is nearing a decision and is about to announce their planned reforms. Comments and suggestions can still be...

The CFTC has recently closed the comment period that was associated with the Public Roundtable on PFG: http://comments.cftc.gov/PublicComments/CommentList.aspx?id=1250 This could mean that CFTC is nearing a decision and is about to announce their planned reforms. Comments and suggestions...

Reading through the comments at the CFTC a number of good points have been brought up regarding the need for additional protections. Alex Winters made the following comment to the CFTC: http://comments.cftc.gov/PublicComments/ViewComment.aspx?id=58421&SearchText= The CFTC's...

Two new developments in the last few days indicate that regulators are trying to get out in front of the safety of funds crisis that has gripped the futures/forex industry. However, these reforms may not extend to the retail forex market. On Friday the National Futures Association approved a...

Just read a very interesting comment letter to the CFTC by James Gellert of Rapid Ratings: http://comments.cftc.gov/PublicComments/ViewComment.aspx?id=58346&SearchText= Mr. Gellert makes the following comment about the benefits of FCM’s being required to disclose their audited...

Just read a very interesting comment letter to the CFTC by James Gellert of Rapid Ratings: http://comments.cftc.gov/PublicComments/ViewComment.aspx?id=58346&SearchText= Mr. Gellert makes the following comment about the benefits of FCM’s being required to disclose their audited...

Last Thursday the CFTC held a public hearing to determine what steps should be taken to repair the damage done by the bankruptcies of PFG and MF Global. I’d like to share with everyone some of the highlights of the hearing: Better Accounting Standards: There was much discussion of auditing...

Last Thursday the CFTC held a public hearing to determine what steps should be taken to repair the damage done by the bankruptcies of PFG and MF Global. I’d like to share with everyone some of the highlights of the hearing: Better Accounting Standards: There was much discussion of auditing...

There is also a public roundtable this week where customers can leave comments as well: http://comments.cftc.gov/PublicComm...rm.aspx?id=1250

This week the CFTC will be holding a public roundtable to address the concerns of traders in response to the bankruptcies of PFG and MF Global. FXCM would like to announce its own proposals and encourages traders to do likewise ahead of Thursday's meeting. Proposals to Bring Full Market...

This week the CFTC will be holding a public roundtable to address the concerns of traders in response to the bankruptcies of PFG and MF Global. FXCM would like to announce its own proposals to help restore confidence for futures and forex traders in the United States. Proposals to Bring...