Nathan Howell

Feb 7, 2024 | lexology.com | W. Hardy Callcott |Nathan Howell |Kate L. Lashley

The staff of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comment (the Request for Comment) on the risks and benefits associated with use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the commodity derivatives markets.

Apr 12, 2023 | lexology.com | Nathan Howell |Lilya Tessler |Kate L. Lashley |James C. Munsell

USAApril 12 2023On March 29, 2023, the National Futures Association (NFA) issued a new rule, Compliance Rule 2-51 (Rule 2-51, or the Rule), applicable to NFA member firms and associated persons (Members and Associates) engaging in activities involving “digital asset commodities.” The Rule imposes anti-fraud, just and equitable principles of trade, and supervision requirements on Members and Associates and codifies Members’ existing disclosure obligations under NFA Interpretative Notice 9073.