Publisher's Synopsis
For over a quarter century, <b>Commodities Regulation</b> has been recognized as the resource covering the derivatives marketplace. Today, <b>Derivatives Regulation</b> builds on that expertise, delivering the coverage professionals and practitioners need in order to stay current with this changing topic.<p class=copymedium><b>Derivatives Regulation</b> comprehensively covers the Commodity Exchange Act along with all other relevant aspects of the regulation of securities that have an impact on the derivatives markets.<p class=copymedium><b>Derivatives Regulation</b> is completely updated to cover the full range of emerging regulatory, reporting, and legal issues surrounding derivatives and related instruments, including:<li class=copymedium>Distinguishing between regulated and unregulated derivatives¿and knowing which rules to apply<li class=copymedium>The significant roles of the SEC and the federal laws in regulating derivatives<li class=copymedium>Meeting standards for exemption or other relief<li class=copymedium>The workings of the derivatives markets and the rules applicable to trading<li class=copymedium>Registration, reporting, and disclosure requirements applicable to commodities professionals<li class=copymedium>Criteria for publicly traded futures and commodity options<li class=copymedium>Rules governing unprofessional conduct, including the antifraud and anti-manipulation prohibitions<li class=copymedium>Customer protections, the CFTC¿s reparations program, arbitration programs, and private rights of action in the courts</ul>
