In the wake of the failure of Peregrine Financial Group Inc. amid allegations that it misappropriated customer funds, a committee of futures industry regulators announced steps to ensure client assets are protected. A special committee of representatives from the futures industry’s self-regulatory organizations (SROs) is proposing additional measures designed to strengthen safeguards for customer segregated […]
Audit uncovers US$220 million shortfall at futures brokerage; Canadian clients do not appear to be affected
New ETFs offer smaller investors more opportunities to use managed futures for greater balance and diversification
Contract can be sold effective April 19
Fund provides exposure to the Auspice Managed Futures Excess Return Index
Team lead is Stephane Rozier, who most recently served as president and CEO of MF Global Canada
Initial recommendations of task force are expected to be presented in March
Proposed technical amendments aim to clarify that the requirements cover both commodities and financial futures
Manitoba Securities Commission has approved new futures contracts
Clients must make arrangements with RBC DS to keep the positions open