CFTC Commissioner Jill Sommers Addresses Cadwalader Energy & Commodities...
Cadwalader was pleased to welcome CFTC Commissioner Jill Sommers as the keynote speaker of its 2012 Energy & Commodities Conference on October 11-12, 2012. Click here to view the full speech on...
View ArticleFinal Rule – Adaptation of Regulations To Incorporate Swaps
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act established a comprehensive new statutory framework for swaps and security-based swaps. The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is...
View ArticleRevisions to CFTC Cross Border Guidance Discussed by Global Regulators at...
By Doron Ezickson and Adam Topping The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is considering revised staff proposals relating to the definition of “U.S. Person”, the availability of...
View ArticleFinal Rule – Clearing Requirement Determination Under Section 2(h) of the CEA
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is adopting regulations to establish a clearing requirement under new section 2(h)(1)(A) of the Commodity Exchange Act, enacted under Title VII of the...
View ArticleCaution on CFTC Requirement on Tape Recording
On December 17, 2012, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) voted to amend Rules 1.31 and 1.35 to require recording of certain oral communications that lead to the execution of a transaction...
View ArticleFinal Rule – Adaptation of Regulations To Incorporate Swaps: Records of...
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act established a comprehensive new statutory framework for swaps and security-based swaps. This final rulemaking, made by the U.S. Commodity...
View ArticleCommodities Now: Washington – We Have a Problem
June 2012 offered the first serious insight into how international regulators intended to apply their new derivatives regulatory regimes to cross-border issues. On 29th June 2012, the Commodity Futures...
View ArticleRecording of Nuts and Bolts of SDR Reporting Webinar Released
On March 22, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP and IntercontinentalExchange hosted a webinar addressing the frequently asked questions regarding the mechanics of reporting to swap data...
View ArticleSAVE THE DATE: 2013 Energy & Commodities Conference
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP will be hosting its annual Energy & Commodities Conference in Houston, Texas. This complimentary day and half program will feature informative presentations...
View ArticleCFTC Publishes Text of SEF Rules
From Cadwalader’s Cabinet News: The CFTC published the text of the three final rules adopted last week. These rules cover the following: (i) core principles and other requirements for swap execution...
View ArticleFinal Rule – Core Principles and Other Requirements for Swap Execution...
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is adopting new rules, guidance, and acceptable practices to implement certain statutory provisions enacted by Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street...
View ArticleFinal Rule – Process for Swaps Subject to the Trade Execution Requirement
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is adopting regulations that establish a process for a designated contract market (‘‘DCM’’) or swap execution facility (‘‘SEF’’) to make a swap subject to...
View ArticleSEC Announces Second Set of Whistleblower Awards
From Cadwalader’s SEC Enforcement Advisor Alert On June 12, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that three claimants would receive awards under the whistle – blower bounty...
View ArticleFinal Rule Correction – Procedures To Establish Appropriate Minimum Block...
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is correcting a final rule that appeared in the Federal Register of May 31, 2013 (78 FR 32866). The final rule adopted regulations, under the Dodd-Frank Wall...
View ArticleCadwalader Shortlisted for 2013 Commodity Business Awards
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP has been shortlisted for the 2013 Commodity Business Awards in Excellence in Commodities: Legal. The Commodity Business Awards honor those companies that are...
View ArticleCFTC to Hold Open Meeting to Consider Proposals on Position Limits
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 9:30 a.m. ET to consider: Position Limits for Derivatives Aggregation of Accounts Under Part...
View ArticleCadwalader to Host Webinar Examining the Newly Revised CFTC Position Limits Rule
Following the open meeting of the CFTC on November 5, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP will host a webinar program to address the proposed new position limits rule and how it will affect your...
View ArticleCFTC Approves Position Limits Proposals
At its open meeting on November, 5, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved two Position Limits Proposals. With a 3-1 vote, the Commissioners approved Proposed Regulation on...
View ArticlePresentation Materials: Examining the Newly Revised CFTC Position Limits Rule
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP hosted a webinar program on Wednesday, November 13, to address the proposed new position limits rule and how it will affect market participants. Click here to...
View ArticleCadwalader Recognized for Excellence at 2013 Commodity Business Awards
On November 20, Cadwalader received a Special Commendation at the 2013 Commodity Business Awards. The honor, in the Excellence in Commodities: Legal category, is bestowed upon firms that have made...
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