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12 CFR §349.24

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  1. (a)Specific authorization required. No FDIC-supervised insured depository institution may directly or indirectly effect a retail forex transaction for the account of any retail forex customer unless, before the transaction occurs, the retail forex customer specifically authorized the FDIC-supervised insured depository institution to effect the retail forex transaction.
  2. (b)Requirements for specific authorization. A retail forex transaction is “specifically authorized” for purposes of this section if the retail forex customer specifies:
    1. (1)The precise retail forex transaction to be effected;
    2. (2)The exact amount of the foreign currency to be purchased or sold; and
    3. (3)In the case of an option, the identity of the foreign currency or contract that underlies the option.