I’ve been asked to moderate the NFA Representatives Panel at the upcoming NIBA membership meeting in September. This is an opportunity I’ve been hoping for -- an opportunity to discuss specifics with our elected representatives.
I’ve wondered how the IB and CTA representatives to the NFA interact with other Board of Director members - do they get together ahead of the meetings to discuss issues to bring before the Board? I’ve wondered how they interact with NFA staff - do they have regular communications with staff members to update themselves on topics on which the NFA is working? How carefully are they following the CFTC and other regulators? Do our representatives bring specific issues proposed by the communities they represent before the NFA Board or do they simply address those topics brought to the table by the NFA?
As a longtime member of the NIBA, I am aware of the efforts that Association has made for IBs, CTAs and APs with regulators including the NFA, CFTC, Congress and others. I know the progress the NIBA has made for our community for over 20 years. So, this is my chance and your’s to find out what our elected representatives are doing for us at the NFA.
My session: NFA Representatives, is scheduled for 3:30pm, September 18 at the CME Group Building, Chicago. I look forward to seeing you there. Please do not hesitate to email any issues you would like addressed during the session.
Mike Burke, President, High Ground Trading Group
mikeb@highgroundtrading.com
