In this episode, Rob Schwartz shares his take on recent CFTC and SEC regulatory harmonization. Along the way, the 16th General Counsel of the CFTC describes his first foray into the derivatives industry, milestone moments during his tenure at the agency, and excitement for the future for our favorite agency (#CFTC). Newcomers to the derivatives space - this may be your time to join and learn up quickly! Listen in to hear Rob's take on why and how.Enjoy the discussion and as always - Follow, like, share, and subscribe for more great CFTC or derivatives related content. If there is someone you’d like to see featured on the Podcast or a specific topic you want discussed, send your comments and suggestions our way!
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Operational Resilience with Pamela Geraghty
In this episode, we sit down with Pamela Geraghty of MPD fame to talk about her background, some of the exciting parts of her tenure at the CFTC, and specifically focus on the Operational Resilience Framework for Futures Commission Merchants, Swap Dealers, and Major Swap Participants that she had a large part in putting together and has recently been withdrawn by the CFTC, and what that means to the industry now.Pamela also shares some early career memories, impactful mentors, and appreciation for the close-knit derivatives bar.Enjoy the discussion and as always - Follow, like, share, and subscribe for more great CFTC or derivatives related content. If there is someone you’d like to see featured on the Podcast or a specific topic you want discussed, send your comments and suggestions our way!
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Keeping up with the New Normal, with Renato Mariotti
In this episode, Renato Mariotti shares parts of his journey from working on the first spoofing case as an AUSU, the Flash Boys, and bunking in at an FIA conference to learn more about the derivatives space, to now being on the front lines of advising industry participants on “getting used to the new normal” at the CFTC as it undergoes a “reconceptualization of priorities” under Acting Chairman Pham. Enjoy the discussion of advice received and dispensed to early entrants to the derivatives space, including the quick hit list of areas to focus on and the need for a growth mindset, the crypto sprint, and what recent CFTC press releases may be signaling to the industry beyond the page. Enthusiasm for the CFTC as an agency certainly abounds now as it seems poised to expand its remit, and hopefully its resources as well, in the near future. As always - Follow, like, share, and subscribe for more great CFTC or derivatives related content. If there is someone you’d like to see featured on the Podcast or a specific topic you want discussed, send your comments and suggestions our way!
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50 years of the CFTC with De'Ana Dow
In this episode, we sit down with De’Ana Dow to discuss her extensive experience in the derivatives space from the time she joined Huddleston’s K Street Office a few years after the CFTC started, to her early work on the Hunt Brothers case and CFTC rulemaking related to dual trading prohibition and audit trail requirements, to later working in various Commissioner offices and her drafting of impactful rules and regulation, including the predecessor regulation to the CFMA. Enjoy the discussion of the similarities and differences between the CFMA’s impact and the ongoing discussions surrounding the legislative and regulatory approaches for digital assets and other innovative market developments. Along the way, De’Ana reflects on some advice she received early in her career that has stayed with her and shares helpful guidance to newcomers to the complex and continuously developing CFTC space. De’Ana also shares her excitement for the industry moving forward, and the new CFTC leadership tasked with helping it flourish safely. As always - Follow, like, share, and subscribe for more great CFTC or derivatives related content. If there is someone you’d like to see featured on the Podcast or a specific topic you want discussed, send your comments and suggestions our way!
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Copper Ingots to Crypto: Derivatives Crash Course with Peter Malyshev
Ever wonder what copper ingots have to do with crypto and digital assets? Tune in to the latest Podcast episode with Peter Malyshev to find out!In this episode, we sit down with Peter Malyshev to discuss his version of a crash course in Derivatives as well as a six-step framework for assessing new matters in the derivatives space, from defining a commodity to substantive law and enforcement. We also discuss Peter’s background and the many waves of the derivatives industry that he has experienced, from the nascent markets in post-soviet Russia, OTCs and the Dodd-Frank Act, and now crypto and digital assets. As Peter teaches his derivatives students, the themes and trends of derivatives, commodities, and market dynamics have long been a part of history, stretching all the way back to ancient Babylon and continuing until today. Lastly, we discuss Peter’s views on the current trends in the derivatives industry and optimism for the future. As always, Follow, like, share, and subscribe for more great CFTC or derivatives related content. If there is someone you'd like to see featured on the podcast or a specific topic you want discussed, send your comments and suggestions our way!
About The CFTC Observer Podcast: An Agency-Outsider's Perspective of the Derivatives Industry
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[This Podcast series represents the observations of the producer and various guests and does not represent the position of the CFTC in any capacity.]
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