September 7, 2012 National Futures Association announces registration information webinar for swap FCMs, IBs, CPOs and CTAs The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently published its final rule definitions for “swap,” “security-based swaps” and “security-based swap agreements.” As a result, firms that are not currently registered with the CFTC, but are acting as an FCM, IB or CTA with respect to swaps subject to the jurisdiction of the CFTC, will be required to register. Firms acting as CPOs also are required to register, unless the firm properly claims an exclusion or exemption from registration via NFA’s Electronic Exemption System. To…