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\"Golden Futures Inc.\" a registered derivatives firm, is undergoing a routine audit by CIRO. The auditors identify a discrepancy in how the firm calculates its risk-adjusted capital. \"Golden Futures Inc.\" has consistently excluded a significant portion of its client\'s hedged positions from the risk provision calculations, claiming these positions inherently pose minimal risk. While \"Golden Futures Inc.\" uses a sophisticated internal model to determine margin requirements, the model has not been formally submitted to or approved by CIRO. Furthermore, the firm\'s documentation for client creditworthiness assessments is incomplete, lacking consistent application of risk weights based on client financial strength and trading history. According to CIRO rules and guidelines outlined in Chapter 8, what is the most likely consequence of \"Golden Futures Inc.\"\'s actions, considering the identified discrepancies in their risk-adjusted capital calculation?
"Golden Futures Inc." will face regulatory sanctions, potentially including restrictions on trading activities or revocation of registration, due to the unapproved internal model and inconsistent application of client creditworthiness assessments, leading to a failure to maintain adequate risk-adjusted capital as defined by CIRO.
"Golden Futures Inc." will be commended for its proactive approach to risk management through the use of an internal model, and the exclusion of hedged positions will be deemed acceptable, provided the firm can demonstrate the effectiveness of its hedging strategies in mitigating risk.
"Golden Futures Inc." will be required to immediately increase its clearing deposit requirements with the Canadian Derivatives Clearing Corporation (CDCC) but will not face further penalties, as long as it rectifies the documentation for client creditworthiness assessments within a 30-day grace period.
"Golden Futures Inc." will be subject to a minor fine and a requirement to attend a mandatory training session on CIRO's risk management guidelines, as the discrepancies identified are considered administrative oversights rather than material breaches of regulatory requirements.

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