Earlier this year, the CFTC proposed the following amendments to certain Sections of Part 4 of the Regulations which affect the registration and reporting requirements of CTAs and CPOs, including: Requiring a new data collection system for CPOs and CTAs, including monthly and quarterly performance information for each commodity pool managed by a CPO. Rescinding the exemptions from registration of CPOs and CTAs. Increasing the threshold for qualification as a QEP. Requiring annual audited financial statements for previously exempted pools operating under Regulation §4.7. Require the annual filing of notices claiming exemptive relief. New risk disclosure requirements for CPOs and…