COMMODITY FUTURES—CFTC finalizes amendments to Regulation 4.7, increasing thresholds for exemptions and streamlining compliance for CPOs and CTAs - 16 September 2024

The CFTC has published a final rule that amends Regulation 4.7, which provides exemptions from certain compliance requirements for Commodity Pool Operators (CPOs) and Commodity Trading Advisors (CTAs). The amendments, the first since 1992, include raising the monetary thresholds for qualifying as a Qualified Eligible Person (QEP), codifying exemptive letters for Funds of Funds, and making technical improvements for efficiency. The rule will take effect 60 days after publication, with compliance deadlines varying for different provisions.

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