US Federal Agencies Publish Volcker Rule Frequently Asked Questions 14 And 15

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On June 12, 2015, the US federal agencies responsible for implementing the Volcker Rule issued two new Volcker Rule Frequently Asked Questions.

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On June 12, 2015, the US federal agencies responsible for implementing the Volcker Rule (the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission) issued two new Volcker Rule Frequently Asked Questions. The FAQs provide guidance regarding the application of covered funds exclusions to foreign public funds and joint ventures.

FAQ 14 generally provides that foreign public funds sponsored by banking entities will not themselves be treated as banking entities even if controlled by a foreign banking entity though means other than share ownership. FAQ 15 generally emphasizes that joint ventures must be engaged in business activities, as opposed to investing in securities or other financial instruments, in order to be exempt as a joint venture.

FAQ 14 is available at: http://www.federalreserve.gov/bankinforeg/volcker-rule/faq.htm#14 and FAQ 15 is available at: http://www.federalreserve.gov/bankinforeg/volcker-rule/faq.htm#15.

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