Heather Wyckoff, Counsel, Haynes and Boone LLP to Speak at the Knowledge Group’s Hot Topics in National Futures Association Audits 2014 Live Webcast

New York, NY, July 18, 2014 --(PR.com)-- The Knowledge Group/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series, the leading producer of regulatory focused webcasts, has announced today that Heather Wyckoff, Counsel, Haynes and Boone LLP will speak at the Knowledge Group’s webcast entitled: “Hot Topics in National Futures Association Audits 2014.” This event is scheduled for October 6, 2014 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (ET).

For further details, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/event_name/hot-topics-in-national-futures-association-audits-2014-live-webcast/

About Heather Wyckoff

Heather Wyckoff is Counsel in the Investment Funds and Private Equity Practice Group in the New York office of Haynes and Boone, LLP. Her practice focuses on the formation and ongoing representation of domestic and offshore hedge funds, funds of funds, private equity funds, commodity pools, separate accounts/funds of one, and the managers of/advisers to such products.

Heather has particular experience relating to commodity pool operators and commodity trading advisors, and frequently advises clients with respect to CFTC and NFA rules and regulations, and other CPO/CTA operational matters, including with respect to the preparation and filing of NFA disclosure documents, compliance policies and procedures, and issues relating to financial reporting, exam proficiency requirements, marketing, and periodic audits.

Prior to joining Haynes and Boone, Heather was the general counsel of an asset management firm.

About Haynes and Boone, LLP

Haynes and Boone, LLP is an international corporate law firm with offices in Texas, New York, California, Washington, D.C., Shanghai and Mexico City, providing a full spectrum of legal services. With more than 500 attorneys, Haynes and Boone is ranked among the largest law firms in the nation by The National Law Journal and has been named winner of a 2013 Thomas L. Sager Diversity Award by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association.

Event Synopsis:

In this two hour live webcast, The Knowledge Group organized a panel of thought leaders and professionals that will provide an in-depth discussion on the latest trends and issues with regards to the National Futures Association audits.

Some of the major topics that will be covered in this course are:

− Frequency of NFA Audits
− How to Prepare for an Audit
− Practice Tips for During and After the Audit
− Areas of Focus
− Common Deficiencies on NFA Audits
− Latest issues and trends

About The Knowledge Group, LLC/The Knowledge Congress Live Webcast Series

The Knowledge Group, LLC was established with the mission to produce unbiased, objective, and educational live webinars that examine industry trends and regulatory changes from a variety of different perspectives. The goal is to deliver a unique multilevel analysis of an important issue affecting business in a highly focused format. To contact or register to an event, please visit: http://theknowledgegroup.org/