CTA-PR, CPO-PQR Accounting and Performance Reporting Sep 30, 2020 Recently, Turnkey has noticed that during NFA audits, examiners are starting to ask more about CTA and CPO accounting methodology. In other words, they want to understand book keeping process and record keeping habits. NFA auditors are also regularly asking firms about accrual-based accounting versus cash-based accounting.
Expiration of Temporary No-Action Relief from the Requirement to Submit a Fingerprint Card with Form 8-R Sep 30, 2020 Given the widespread, if restricted, reopening of businesses and services in most parts of the country, and the availability of law enforcement offices to persons needing to have fingerprints taken, DSIO now believes that the blanket relief provided under Staff Letters 20-16 and 20-20 is no longer urgently needed. Accordingly, that general relief will be permitted to expire September 30.
CFTC/NFA – Regulatory Recap – September 2020 Sep 20, 2020 It can be difficult to keep track the various regulatory announcements and changes that occur during a month. To better assist you Turnkey Trading Partners has put together a summary of the various regulatory notices and adjustments which have occurred since our last newsletter.