CFTC OKs Hedge Fund Advertising, But Don't Expect to See A Flood of Ads

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) loosened restrictions on hedge fund managers trading commodities, but average investors are not likely to see mass advertising promoting the funds anytime soon. The CFTC “harmonized” their regulations with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, which earlier this year had loosened standards in accordance with the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act. CFTC’s move categorized as an important win for investors The move was categorized as “an important win for investors” by the hedge fund industry’s most influential lobbying organization. “These changes will bring greater transparency and competition to the hedge fund industry…