AlphaMetrix

The Blotter: DRW charged with alleged price manipulation

Ginger Szala
November 22, 2013
Regulatory actions taken around the industry.

House of AlphaMetrix falls hard and fast

Kristin Fox
Michael McFarlin
Ginger Szala
November 24, 2013
Live fast, die young and leave a good looking corpse was the mantra of the old rock and roll crowd. AlphaMetrix, a pool operator that seemed to follow that rule, was brought down by regulators after not paying traders or investors.

AlphaMetrix denies wrongdoing in CFTC lawsuit

Michael McFarlin
November 6, 2013
As AlphaMetrix closes its trading operations, the CFTC filed charges against the firm earlier this week alleging it had violated the Commodity Exchange Act. AlphaMetrix now is denying those charges as it cooperates with the Court.

Oil looks for support in refining runs, pipeline

Phil Flynn
November 6, 2013
Even the bulls are throwing in the towel, yet there may be signs that the crude collapse may slowdown just a bit. Still, oil is headed longer-term toward $88, a target we have had for weeks and now is looking more like we are going to be right on target.

Alphametrix accused by CFTC of misappropriating $2.8 million

Andrew Harris, Bloomberg
November 4, 2013
Alphametrix LLC, a Chicago-based commodity pool operator, was accused of misappropriating $2.8 million belonging to pool participants in a lawsuit filed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.

The Blotter: Rabobank hit with Libor charges, $475 million fine

Ginger Szala
November 1, 2013
Round up of charges,fines and regulatory actions taken against bad actors

AlphaMetrix shutters trading operations

Futures Staff
October 30, 2013
According to a statement received, AlphaMetrix will cease trading operations as of Oct. 31 and enter that portion of its business into an orderly liquidation.

CTAs get organized following AlphaMetrix MRA: Breakings News

Michael McFarlin
Kristin Fox
October 23, 2013
On the heels of NFA action against AlphaMetrix on Monday, at least one group of CTAs is organizing to ensure their voice is heard and their interests are looked after.

NFA issues MRA, orders AlphaMetrix to satisfy its obligations to certain pool participants by Nov 1

Kristin Fox and Ginger Szala
October 21, 2013
When AlphaMetrix released a letter more than a week ago admitting cash flow problems, the regulators decided to take action to stem other issues.

AlphaMetrix loses senior staffers; conference business in play

Kristin Fox
October 17, 2013
AlphaMetrix Group, LLC, Chicago, which last week admitted to cash-flow problems and dismissed its CFO, has lost an additional two senior staffers.