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CFTC Releases Final Retail Forex Rules

By Bart Mallon on 08/30/2010 – 6:00 pm PDTLeave a Comment

. Leverage in retail forex customer accounts will be subject to a security deposit requirement to be set by the National Futures Association within limits provided by the Commission. All retail forex counterparties and intermediaries will be required to distribute forex-specific risk disclosure statements to customers and comply with comprehensive recordkeeping and reporting requirements.

The final rules become effective October 18, 2010.

Last Updated: August 30, 2010

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Mallon P.C. is a forex law firm and provides legal support and forex registration services to forex managers.  Bart Mallon, Esq. can be reached directly at 415-868-5345.

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