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Comment for Proposed Rule 75 FR 3281

  • From: Peter T Ripich
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    Comment No: 2830
    Date: 1/22/2010

    Comment Text:

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    Peter Ripich
    Friday, January 22, 2010 4:06 PM
    secretary
    Regulation of Retail Forex (Do not change the leverage)
    I currently manage a forex fund and also work with many self-
    traders. I do not agree with leverage change from 100:1 to
    10:1.
    If this takes place this will severely affect many forex traders
    who currently take advantage of this program.
    I have spoken to several traders who said they would switch
    there accounts to overseas brokerage account who offer
    higher leverage.
    By changing the leverage, the CFTC and the NFA would
    actually be doing more harm than good - because they will not
    be able to protect the US investor.
    The change in leverage will also remove many people who
    trade this market and really on this to make a living.
    I ask that you consider not changing the leverage and look into
    other ways to help protect the retail client.
    Thanks in advance.
    Peteri0-001
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    CL-02830