Recent Issues with NFA Annual Questionnaire | Forex Law Blog
As we discussed in an earlier post on NFA Annual Questionnaire, NFA Member Firms are required to complete the questionnaire on an annual basis. The information helps the NFA in a variety of ways and the NFA encourages members to update their questionnaire on a regular basis, although firms are only required to complete it, at a [...]
Mallon P.C. Creates NFA Self-Exam Checklists for Forex CTAs, CPOs, and IBs
Forex CTAs, CPOs, and IBs Will Benefit From Mallon P.C.’s User-Friendly Self-Examination Checklists
The information in the following press release from hedge fund law firm Mallon P.C. applies equally to forex commodity trading advisors (CTAs), commodity pool operators (CPOs), and introducing brokers (IBs).
The full text of the Mallon P.C press release is reprinted below and can [...]
Updates to BSA E-Filing System for FinCEN Suspicious Activity Reports
FCMs and IBs Can Use BSA E-Filing System To File Several FinCEN Forms, Namely Suspicious Activity Reports
FinCEN (Financial Crimes Enforcement Network) recently improved its online BSA (Bank Secrecy Act) e-filing system. The security-enhanced site can be used for free and allows users (such as FCMs and IBs) to submit FinCEN forms more efficiently. Your firm’s [...]
Forex Events February 2010
The following are various forex events happening this month. Please email us if you would like us to add your event to this list.
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February 6
Sponsor: Knowledge to Action Ltd.
Event: Forex Secrets Seminar Workshop
Location: Cambridge, UK
February 6
Sponsor: FX Week and China Forex magazine
Event: FX Week China 2010 Conference
Location: The Westin Beijing, Beijing Shi, Beijing, China
February 9
Sponsor: [...]
Forex Trading Platform Review
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Occasionally at the Forex Law Blog and at the Hedge Fund Law Blog we will allow guest posts from authors who are authorities on various subjects. Today we have a guest post on a forex trading platform - eToro. We hope you enjoy this article and please feel free to let us know if you [...]
NFA Release on Forex Account Statements
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New Rule Requires Better Reporting to Retail Forex Investors
Forex Dealer Members (FDMs) are subject to NFA oversight because they are required to be registered with the CFTC and also to be members of the NFA. On June 1 of this year, FDMs will need to comply with heightened disclosure requirements to their retail forex investors. [...]
Forex Directory
Directory for Forex Platforms
For some forex managers trying to decide upon a forex platform can be a very difficult decision. Each platform has different charactistics and costs. The press release below describes a new website which rates the different forex platforms based on actual user feedback. You will be able to find out which platform [...]
Forex Trading Platforms
Information for Forex Managers and Forex Introducing Brokers
The press release below discusses a new forex trading platform designed for forex managers. Many forex managers will use such platforms in their automated trading programs. In many instances the platform can be integrated with forex trading robots as well.
Forex Hedge Fund Information and Resources
Many forex professionals have experienced a great deal of success trading and investing in the forex markets. These professionals, however, often aren’t sure where they should go for great information on forming a forex hedge fund. We have compiled the resources below for forex managers.
How to Start a Forex Hedge Fund
Once a forex manager is [...]
Forex Hedge Fund Marketing - Discussing a Forex Hedge Fund with Potential Investors
Forex managers who wish to market their hedge funds will have a variety of different options for their hedge fund marketing campaign. The manager may with to establish a forex website for his investors, submit the fund’s results to a forex database, and network with potential forex investors through various industry events. Any such marketing [...]
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