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Harry Cassin
Publisher and Editor

Andy Spalding
Senior Editor

Jessica Tillipman
Senior Editor

Bill Steinman
Senior Editor

Richard L. Cassin
Editor at Large

Elizabeth K. Spahn
Editor Emeritus

Cody Worthington
Contributing Editor

Julie DiMauro
Contributing Editor

Thomas Fox
Contributing Editor

Marc Alain Bohn
Contributing Editor

Bill Waite
Contributing Editor

Shruti J. Shah
Contributing Editor

Russell A. Stamets
Contributing Editor

Richard Bistrong
Contributing Editor

Eric Carlson
Contributing Editor

CFTC adopts simpler rules for compliance officers

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission adopted rules that simplify requirements for compliance officers and harmonize the agency’s approach to compliance with the SEC.

The CFTC said Tuesday the amended rules (pdf) “clarify a CCO’s duties by providing reasonable standards and guidance on effective compliance.”… Continue Reading

Swiss banker admits role in Venezuela money laundering ring

A former Julius Baer Group wealth manager pleaded guilty Wednesday for his role in a billion-dollar scheme to launder money embezzled from the Venezuela state oil company.

Matthias Krull, 44, a German national and Panama resident, pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering, the DOJ said.… Continue Reading