JARED R. GIANATASIO

PARTNER

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Jared Gianatasio has extensive experience advising clients on sophisticated over-the-counter and exchange traded derivatives transactions and regulation, counterparty trading and brokerage relationships, and investment fund regulatory matters under the U.S. commodities and securities laws. He also frequently counsels commodity pool operators and commodity trading advisors on the registration and on-going operation of such entities under CFTC and NFA rules.  In addition, Jared provides clients with advice on a number of risk management, regulatory  and other operational issues relating to their business.

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About

Jared assists clients on drafting and negotiating derivative and repurchase agreements, master trading agreements/confirmations and other account and brokerage documentation for a wide variety of derivative and other financial products, including documentation published by ISDA, SIFMA and the LSTA. These include fixed income and credit derivatives, total return swaps, equity derivatives, prime brokerage/margin lending, and other cash and synthetic trading documentation.

Education

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 2006)

Roger Williams University, Bristol (B.A., cum laude, 2003)

Bar Admissions

2007, New York

Insights

TALF 2.0: Fed Revives Term Asset-Backed Loan Facility

 April 1, 2020

On March 23, 2020, the Federal Reserve Board (the “Fed”) authorized the revival of its Term Asset-Backed Loan Facility (“TALF 2.0”) previously established following the 2008 financial crisis. TALF 2.0 is a credit facility intended to support the asset-backed securities (“ABS”) markets for consumers and businesses by creating a new source of stable funding for investors…

Helping Clients Navigate COVID-19 (Updating)

 March 30, 2020,

Kleinberg Kaplan is working closely with our clients to provide counsel and guidance during these unprecedented times. A selection of our recent thought leadership pieces related to the implications of COVID-19 includes: The Force May Be With You: COVID-19 and Force Majeure Provisions (March 31, 2020): How and if businesses should consider exploring the invocation…

CFTC and NFA Extend CPO/CTA Filing Deadlines for Certain Filing and Reporting Requirements

 March 24, 2020

On March 20, 2020, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “CFTC”) provided temporary no-action relief to registered commodity pool operators (“CPOs”) by extending the filing timeline for certain ongoing reporting/filing obligations. The CFTC’s no-action letter provides an extension for the following:(i) filing Form CPO-PQR under Regulation 4.27, (ii) submitting pool annual reports under Regulations 4.7(b)(3)…

CFTC Extends Initial Margin Compliance Timeline for Many Buy-Side Firms

 March 20, 2020

On March 18, 2020, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “CFTC”) voted unanimously to extend the uncleared swap initial margin compliance timeline for financial entities with smaller swap portfolios from September 1, 2020 to September 1, 2021. Phase 6 Compliance Group The newly created “Phase 6” compliance group will provide many private funds and other…

Buy-Side Checklist for Potential Impacts on Counterparty Trading Arrangements

 March 18, 2020

With the increasing concerns surrounding the impact of COVID-19 around the world, global financial markets are facing a unique set of difficulties. Fund managers, family offices and other buy-side market participants should consider reviewing their counterparty trading and brokerage arrangements to understand the impact of these events on their trading portfolios and their counterparties. Below…

CFTC Simplifies Rules for Asset Managers

 January 6, 2020

Recently, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (the “CFTC”) approved amendments to Regulations 4.5, 4.7, 4.13, 4.14, and 4.27 that will impact investment managers that are operating funds that fall within the definition of a commodity pool. These new regulations will take effect on January 9, 2020.[1] Some key highlights of the amendments include: •…

NFA Implements New Testing Requirements for Swap Associated Persons

 December 3, 2019

Beginning January 31, 2021, all swap associated persons and their supervisors (“APs”) will be required to satisfy the National Futures Association’s (the “NFA”) new swaps proficiency requirements. These requirements will apply to, among others, APs of investment managers registered with the NFA as commodity pool operators (“CPOs”) or commodity trading advisors (“CTAs”) that engage in…

Update: NFA Releases Effective Date(s) for Interpretive Notice Establishing Disclosure Requirements for Registered CPOs/CTAs Engaging in Virtual Currency Activities

 August 16, 2018,

On July 20, 2018, the National Futures Association (“NFA”) issued an interpretive notice (the “Interpretive Notice”) detailing new disclosure requirements for registered commodity pool operators (“CPOs”) and commodity trading advisors (“CTAs”) to address certain risks stemming from the recent growth of the virtual currency and virtual currency derivatives markets.[1] On August 9, 2018, the NFA issued…

NFA Issues New Disclosure Requirements for Registered CPOs/CTAs Engaging in Virtual Currency Activities

 August 7, 2018,

On July 20, 2018, the National Futures Association (“NFA”) issued new disclosure requirements for registered commodity pool operators (“CPOs”) and commodity trading advisors (“CTAs”) to address certain risks stemming from the recent growth of the virtual currency and virtual currency derivatives markets. The new requirements will require, among other things, CPOs and CTAs trading in…

NFA to Develop Swap Testing Program

 June 14, 2018,

On June 5, 2018, the Board of the National Futures Association (NFA) approved the development of a proficiency requirements program for “associated persons” (APs) of registered commodity pool operators (CPOs) and commodity trading advisors (CTAs) engaged in swaps activities. The proficiency program will be in the form of an online learning program with an embedded…

CFTC Modernizes Recordkeeping Requirements

 July 14, 2017,

Overview The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) recently adopted amendments to CFTC Regulation 1.31 (Final Rule), which governs the recordkeeping obligations for any person required by the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) or CFTC regulations to maintain such records, including registered commodity pool operators and commodity trading advisors. While the Final Rule amendments do not…