Commodities Regulation

The third edition of a classic in the commodities field has been brought completely up to date to reflect the emergence of derivatives as an increasingly popular financial tool, along with the widespread use of derivatives (futures, options, swaps & a wide variety of exotic & hybrid financial products) as hedges against financial risk. Covering the regulatory, reporting & legal issues that affect these unique instruments, COMMODITIES REGULATION clearly explains: The latest legal rules applicable to derivatives trading Registration, reporting & disclosure requirements for derivatives professionals Criteria for publicly traded futures & commodity options The rules governing unprofessional conduct Customer protection The CFTC's reparations program Arbitration programs Private rights of action in the courts A comprehensive, easy-to-use reference in this complex field, COMMODITIES REGULATION gives you the answers you need on everything from the contract markets to exemptions & exclusions, from ethical & disclosure requirements to market manipulation & more. It presents practical insights into the current thinking of the CFTC by examining no-action & interpretive letters, & in many cases, it is the only authority available on the topics addressed.Johnson, Philip McBride is the author of 'Commodities Regulation' with ISBN 9781567067101 and ISBN 1567067107.