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    30 Oct 2019
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    Jan 31

    “NGFA is very appreciative that and his colleagues at have been responsive to the issues important to agricultural hedgers." NGFA commended the Commodity Futures Trading Commission for latest position limits proposal:

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  3. Jan 31

    Keep up with trending topics from the CFTC’s Whistleblower Office, and don’t miss a notice, order, or release. Subscribe today for updates:

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  4. Jan 30

    receive certain anti-retaliation protections by filing a tip via a TCR form. No employer agreement can prevent an individual from reporting concerns to the CFTC. Submit a tip:

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  5. Jan 30

    ICYMI: CFTC Approves Two Proposed Rules at January 30 Open Meeting

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    and propose changes to modify Volcker rule "covered funds" restrictions: For more information on the Volcker rule:

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  7. Jan 30

    .: "I expect the proposal, if finalized, will provide certainty and clarity to SEFs and their participants." Full statement:

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  8. Jan 30

    .: "Specifically, this proposal codifies staff no-action letters in three areas: (1) package transactions; (2) error trades; and (3) block trades."

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  9. Jan 30

    .: "We aim to facilitate a natural progression toward more standardized and liquid products with tighter spreads. At the same time, we recognize that certain products that benefit the market do not lend themselves to the Required Execution Methods."

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  10. Jan 30

    . on proposed amendments to SEF rules: “Through today’s proposal, we continue to strive for the golden mean that strikes the optimal balance between the features of the old bilateral swaps world and those of the anonymous, exchange-traded futures model.”

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    .’s new proposed rule on speculative position limits shows promise. More from RM 👇

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  12. Jan 30

    TUNE IN @ 1:30PM ET for the afternoon session of the open meeting where the CFTC will consider: Amendments to Codify No-Action Relief in Swap Execution Facility and Real-Time Reporting Requirements. Livestream:

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  13. Jan 30

    The CFTC just advanced its proposed rule on . Check out ’s interview with previewing today’s action.

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  14. Jan 30

    .: “Today’s proposal is the culmination of 10 years of effort across 4 Chairmen’s tenures. I sincerely thank my predecessors, as well as Commission staff, who have worked so hard for so long to strike the right balance.” Full opening remarks:

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  15. Jan 30

    .: I also believe, as did Congress when it amended the Commodity Exchange Act, that position limits can help to “diminish, eliminate, or prevent” potential damage to the commodities markets that are so critical to our real economy.”

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  16. Jan 30

    .: “Our proposal would also end the “risk management” exemption that has allowed banks, hedge funds, and trading firms to take large and purely speculative positions in agricultural markets.” –a directive by Congress nearly a decade ago.

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  17. Jan 30

    .: “In effect, position limits should help ensure that prices in our markets reflect real supply and demand.”

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  18. Jan 30

    .: “It will ensure fair and easy access to these markets for businesses producing, consuming, and wholesaling commodities under our jurisdiction.”

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  19. Jan 30

    . opening statement on . “Today’s proposal is a pragmatic approach that will protect our agricultural, energy, and metals markets from excessive speculation.”

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  20. Jan 30

    TUNE IN @ 9AM ET to watch the CFTC hold its 7th open meeting under . The Commission will consider 2 proposed rules, including for derivatives. Livestream:

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  21. Jan 29

    Pres. Eisenhower once said that “the government’s proper role is that of partner with the farmer—never his master.” Read more from on how the CFTC’s upcoming proposed rule on lives up to this ideal:

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