Securities-Based Hybrids: Can They Never Qualify Under Part 34?
Michael S. Sackheim of Sidley Austin LLP
This article addresses whether the Commodity Futures Trading Commission's ("Commission") Part 34 Hybrid Exemption Rule ("Hybrid Exemption") may be applied to a debt security, equity or deposit instrument, as to which potential payments and losses (two-way indexation) are based on or derived from the value of one or more nonexempt securities.
CFTC Releases Plan for Market Deregulation
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
The staff of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the "CFTC") has issued a report (the "Staff Report") which p.
CFTC
Rosenman & Colin LLP
SEC Petitions For Rehearing Of CBT Dow Index Case The Securities and Exchange Commission has petitioned the Sev.
NFA Compliance Rule 2-38: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Plans
Dorsey & Whitney LLP
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the ÃÂCFTCÃÂ) has approved a National Futures Association (ÃÂNFAÃÂ) rule that will become effective on July 1, 2003. Compliance Rule 2-38 (the ÃÂRuleÃÂ) requires all NFA members (each, a ÃÂMemberÃÂ) to establish and maintain a written business continuity and disaster recovery plan (a ÃÂPlanÃÂ) that outlines procedures to be followed during an emergency or a significant business disruption.
Derivative Structures
Shahen Mirakian of McMillan LLP
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.
Credit Derivatives: Safe Harbors Under The CAE
Michael S. Sackheim of Sidley Austin LLP
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The Law of Derivative Structures in Canada
of McMillan LLP
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.
CFTC Clarifies Applicability of "Letters" Definitions
Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP
The Staff of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("CFTC") recently issued an advisory clarifying that the foll.
Final Rules Regarding CPOs and CTAs: Additional Exemptions, Confirmation of No-Action Relief and Other Regulatory Relief
J.P. Bruynes,Michael F. Griffin and Robert E. Holton of Dorsey & Whitney LLP
On August 8, 2003, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the "CFTC") announced a set of final rules designed to amend the rules relating to the exclusions and exemptions from registration for commodity pool operators (each, a "CPO") and commodity trading advisors (each, a "CTA").