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  • The Law of Derivative Structures in Canada ( June 2005 )

    Defining the scope of the law as it relates to derivatives is difficult given the extent of the market, the variety of market participants and the paucity of jurisprudence related to derivatives. Derivatives take two forms: (i) exchange-traded derivatives, which are traded on recognized exchanges, and (ii) over-the-counter ("OTC") derivatives, which are privately negotiated and customized bilateral contracts under which two parties agree to complete transactions specific to the parties, the obligations under which may only be transferred to a third party under the terms agreed to by the parties.
  • NFA Compliance Rule 2-38: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans ( May 2003 )

    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “CFTC”) has approved a National Futures Association (“NFA”) rule that will become effective on July 1, 2003. Compliance Rule 2-38 (the “Rule”) requires all NFA members (each, a “Member”) to establish and maintain a written business continuity and disaster recovery plan (a “Plan”) that outlines procedures to be followed during an emergency or a significant business disruption.
  • Credit Derivatives: Safe Harbors Under The CAE ( November 2000 )

    Reproduced with permission of Glasser LegalWorks, 150 Clove Road, Little Falls, NJ 07424. (800) 308-1700.
  • CFTC Releases Plan for Market Deregulation ( March 2000 )

    The staff of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the "CFTC") has issued a report (the "Staff Report") which p.
  • CFTC Approves Actions To Advance Regulatory Reform ( November 1999 )

    The Commodity Futures Trading Commission recently approved two actions as part of its ongoing regulatory reform.
  • CTA Registration Requirement Is Unconstitutional Prior Restraint As Applied To Publishers of General Commodities Trading Advice ( September 1999 )

    The United States District Court for the District of Columbia declared unconstitutional the Commodity Futures Tradi.
  • CFTC Clarifies Applicability of "Letters" Definitions ( June 1999 )

    The Staff of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") recently issued an advisory clarifying that the foll.

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