Category: Futures Trading
06/13/2016
09:28:00 am, by Dana Comolli 
, 1160 words 
Categories: Accounting, Futures Trading, Backoffice, Marketing, Compliance, CTA Operations
The Big Question: How to select an FCM?
With the shrinking number of FCMs, it might seem a CTA has little choice, or in some cases, too many. Either way, you need to know the questions to ask, and if you’re not happy with the answers, move on. more »
04/05/2016
09:19:00 am, by Dana Comolli , 1161 words
Categories: Futures Trading, Backoffice, Hedging, Compliance
Regulation AT: If you think it does not apply to you, think again
Algorithmic trading typically conjures up thoughts of Michael Lewis’ “Flash Boys” and high frequency traders. The CFTC's proposed Regulation AT is a burdensome, prescriptive approach that ensnares nearly all traders with questionable benefit. more »
01/18/2016
10:36:00 am, by Dana Comolli , 683 words
Categories: Reconciliation, Accounting, Futures Trading, Backoffice, Compliance
3 New Year's Resolutions for CTAs: Get your house in order
A goal for any trader is to get their house in order. That is, make sure your business is solid, your back office efficient and your reporting clean. To help out, we came up with three resolutions all CTAs should strive for this year. more »
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