The proposal is potentially good news for affected advisers, but firms should not assume that they will automatically qualify for the new exemption.
Rule Overview
Jurisdiction: United States
Regulator: National Futures Association (NFA)
Topic: General Requirements
NFA Bylaw 1101NFA Bylaw 1101 prohibits NFA members from conducting certain commodity futures business with firms that are required to be registered with the CFTC but are not NFA members.
Key Requirements:
The proposal is potentially good news for affected advisers, but firms should not assume that they will automatically qualify for the new exemption.
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