Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)

The current turbulence in the markets will eventually subside

These regulations set requirements for foreign firms acting as an FCM, introducing broker, commodity pool operator and commodity trading adviser that offer and sell foreign ...

Comment period reopened for certain SD repository and data reporting requirements

The Commission is also proposing revisions to streamline the requirements for reporting new swaps

The Commission is also proposing revisions that, among other things, change the “block trade” definition

These matters are currently the subject of relief in certain no-action letters from Commission staff

Banks would be allowed to invest in several different kinds of private funds under a massive new set of reforms being considered by Washington regulators. ...

Depending on who you listen to, the proposal either ignores Congress’ intent or makes common sense

The existing framework is largely a historical remnant of an approach that predates cash-settled futures contracts

Settlements with the SEC and CFTC aggregated more than $20 million