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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) is making corrections to a previously published final rule from November 7, 2024, which aimed to clarify and enhance regulations for registered entities and market participants. These changes mostly involve small adjustments to the wording and organization of different sections in the document to improve accuracy and clarity. The corrections affect details about how registered entities submit self-certifications and requests for approval of rules, amendments, and new trading products. These amendments will take effect on December 9, 2024.

On November 30, 2018, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) proposed new rules to change how swap execution facilities (SEFs) operate. Based on feedback, they decided not to proceed with many of these changes as they could complicate the market and increase costs. Instead, the CFTC is focusing on specific, smaller updates to improve SEF regulations without causing major disruptions. This decision reflects the Commission's intention to make changes that are more measured and less controversial.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comments on an Information Collection Request (ICR) submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This request pertains to the rules governing the review of decisions by National Futures Association regarding disciplinary and membership matters. The proposed extension does not change the existing reporting burden, with the estimated total annual burden remaining at three hours. Interested parties must submit their comments by January 27, 2025.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has announced a proposed extension for the information collection titled "Copies of Crop and Market Information Reports" under OMB Control No. 3038-0015. The collection is crucial for market surveillance and aims to prevent false or misleading reports affecting commodity prices. The estimated annual burden is 1.7 hours, affecting about 10 respondents. Public comments on the proposal are invited until March 1, 2021, through various methods, including online submissions and mail.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has issued a notice as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act. This notice refers to an information collection related to the requirement for futures commission merchants to collect margin for omnibus accounts on a gross basis, which is important for compliance with regulations. Public comments are welcome until March 1, 2021, and can be submitted electronically or by mail. The collection is estimated to involve 53 entities, with a total expected annual burden of 17 hours and no associated capital or operating costs.

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) 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 (CFTC) is seeking public comments on renewing an information collection related to swap execution facilities. This process is part of their obligations under the Paperwork Reduction Act, where federal agencies must get approval from the Office of Management and Budget for any information collection. The CFTC is asking the public whether the information collection is necessary, accurate, and how its burden can be minimized. People can comment on the proposal until February 24, 2025, and the information will help ensure that swap execution facilities comply with the required regulations.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is making changes to ensure swap dealers and major swap participants can continue to reconcile their swap portfolios without disruption. This comes after recent amendments to swap data regulations that would have otherwise impacted the reconciliation process. The CFTC has introduced an interim final rule that involves technical adjustments to maintain the current requirements for these reconciliations, ensuring that swap dealers can keep operating as they have been. The public is invited to comment on these changes until March 8, 2021.