United States: CFTC Provides Relief From Certain Agency Regulations To Be Consistent With JOBS Act SEC Amendments

On September 9, the CFTC issued an exemptive letter, which provides relief from certain provisions of Regulations 4.7(b) and 4.13(a)(3) restricting marketing to the public.  The exemptive letter harmonizes these rules with Rule 506(c) of Regulation D and Rule 144A as amended pursuant to the JOBS Act.  Release.  Exemptive Letter. 

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