MFA submitted a comment letter to the CFTC in response to its block trade re-proposed rules. In the letter, MFA […]
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MFA Submits Comments to CFTC on Block Trade Re-Proposal05.14.12
MFA submitted a comment letter to the CFTC in response to its block trade re-proposed rules. In the letter, MFA […]
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