“The Scoular Co., an employee-owned commodities trader founded 120 years ago, has been taken for $17.2 million in an international email swindle, according to federal court documents.”

Impostors bilk Omaha’s Scoular Co. out of $17.2 million – (Omaha)

Performance:

January Hedge Fund returns by primary strategy (Managed Futures Lead) – (Pensions & Investments)

Eurekahedge: Hedge Funds Gain 1.43% In January – (FINalternatives)

3 Alternatives Investments that Deserve and Oscar (“Wild” aka Managed Futures) – (Morningstar)

Woman’s $8.2 billion firm is off to a huge start – (CNBC)

Let the Good Trends Roll – (Attain Alternatives Blog)

Attain Funds – January Performance – (Attain Alternatives Blog)

CME:

As CME closes its trading pits, what’s a seat worth? – (Crain’s Chicago)

VIDEO: Cereals Europe 2015 – (Cereal Europe)

CFTC:

Congressman Says CFTC Wastes Money – (FA Mag)