August Month-Long Food Celebrations: Goat Cheese & Kiwi Fruit
NIBA welcomes Main Street Data as an Annual Supporter. Main Street Data was formed in 2017 to bring precise data to the agriculture world. While data has improved in many other industries, agriculture remains behind the curve – and Main Street Data is here to change that. You can meet representatives of Main Street Data in our Exhibit Hall, at NIBA’s 28th Annual Fall Members Meeting. To become an Annual Supporter, contact me or Mike Burke, mikeb@highgroundtrading.com. The effective date of amendments to compliance rules and NFA interpretive notices which expressly incorporate supervisory requirements for IBs, CTAs, CPOs and FCMs who engage in swaps activities is September 30, 2019. Visit the NFA website for more information or check with your compliance officer. In July, FinCEN updated the list of FATF-identified jurisdictions with AML/CFT deficiencies. You should review the listings and make any necessary changes to your AML program. The list can be found at nfa.futures.org. The CFTC has a new webcast discussing climate-related financial risk. You can view it on YouTube or at “CFTC Talks.” FIA will present a webinar on August 22 to discuss the CFTC enforcement advisory which signaled its intention to become involved in investigations relating to foreign corrupt practices. Register Here or on the FIA website. MFA will hold a conference in New York City on September 18 which with the focus on the interests of the C-suite including integrating changing data management, information security and technology needs. Registration info can be found on the MFA website. You’re invited to NIBA’s 28th Annual Fall Membership Meeting. Taking place at Ill Tech (downtown campus) -- a new location -- the meeting includes sessions designed to help you enhance your services to your customers, stay in compliance and generate more revenue for your business. All NIBA members attend free as a benefit of membership. Registration is open now. See you in September, Melinda
Melinda Schramm, Founder & Chairman