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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comments on the proposed renewal of information collection related to Swap Execution Facilities (SEFs). This collection is part of the regulatory requirements set by the Dodd-Frank Act to ensure SEFs comply with specific standards. The CFTC aims to revise its current estimates on the number of registered SEFs and invites feedback on various aspects of the information collection process, including its necessity and potential improvements. Comments can be submitted through various methods by March 22, 2021.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a final rule to adjust the maximum amount of civil monetary penalties (CMPs) for inflation under the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA). This annual adjustment is required by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended, and ensures that penalties maintain their deterrent effect over time. The rule applies to penalties assessed after January 15, 2021, and is based on the percentage change in the Consumer Price Index. This adjustment process is exempt from the typical notice and comment procedures under the Administrative Procedure Act.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is holding an open meeting on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. EST at its headquarters in Washington, DC. During this meeting, the CFTC will discuss two final rules: one on Real-Time Public Reporting and Swap Data Recordkeeping, and the other on Margin Adequacy and Separate Accounts by Futures Commission Merchants. The meeting is open to the public, who can attend in person or listen via phone or live stream. More details, including how to access the meeting remotely, will be available on the CFTC's website.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will hold a public meeting of the Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC) on February 23, 2021. This meeting, conducted via teleconference, will focus on reports from MRAC's subcommittees and discussions on diversity, equity, and inclusion in financial markets. Members of the public can listen to the meeting by phone and submit comments online through the CFTC website. Submissions related to the meeting will also be made available on the CFTC's website.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has introduced a new rule requiring futures commission merchants (FCMs) to ensure customers maintain enough funds to meet initial margin requirements before allowing withdrawals. This rule also allows FCMs to treat separate customer accounts as if they belong to separate entities, under certain conditions, to manage risks effectively. The new rule aims to protect customer funds, prevent systemic risks, and ensure the integrity of financial markets. It extends existing requirements for margin management currently applicable through DCOs to FCMs who are not clearing members.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has established rules for exempting certain foreign derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs) from the registration requirement, as long as these organizations are subject to comprehensive supervision by their home country's regulator. These exemptions allow the foreign DCOs to clear swaps for U.S. persons' own accounts but not for customers, ensuring that U.S. market participants have more options. The CFTC is adopting this final rule, which sets out the procedures for obtaining an exemption, the conditions that must be met, and the reporting requirements needed to maintain the exemption. The regulation aims to promote international cooperation and market efficiency while maintaining important regulatory standards.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has finalized amendments to its rules about margin requirements for certain swaps. These changes update how entities determine if they fall under the requirement to exchange initial margin for swaps that aren't centrally cleared. The amendments align the CFTC rules with international standards set by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and the International Organization of Securities Commissions. In addition, it allows certain swap dealers to use a risk-based model from other registered swap dealers to calculate necessary initial margins, making compliance more practical and internationally consistent.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) have jointly updated Form PF, used for confidential reporting by certain investment advisers. These changes correct previous errors and add omitted amendments, ensuring accuracy and consistency. The updates, effective April 11, 2025, do not introduce new regulations but refine existing requirements. The agencies expedited the amendments without seeking public comments due to their non-substantive nature.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is issuing a notice about the fees charged to self-regulatory organizations, like registered futures associations and designated contract markets, for oversight of their rule enforcement programs. These fees help recover costs incurred by the CFTC during oversight and are deposited in the U.S. Treasury as miscellaneous receipts. The fee calculations are based on the average actual costs from the previous three fiscal years and take into consideration various factors such as trading volume and program complexity. Payments must be made electronically by the deadline specified in the document.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a notice for an Information Collection Request (ICR) under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, seeking public comments by January 15, 2025. This request involves extending an existing data collection related to swap data access provisions, required by the Dodd-Frank Act. The collection impacts four respondents, with an average annual burden of 19,679.5 hours each, totaling 78,718 hours overall. The ongoing costs per respondent are estimated to be around $2 million, with no initial start-up costs.