MFA submitted comments to the CFTC regarding a concept release on risk controls and system safeguards for automated trading environments. […]
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MFA Submits Comments on CFTC Concept Release on Risk Controls and System Safeguards for Automated Trading Environments12.11.13
MFA submitted comments to the CFTC regarding a concept release on risk controls and system safeguards for automated trading environments. […]
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