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Commodities Futures Trading Commission Customer Collateral Requirements

The United States Commodities Futures Trading Commission was created in 1974 to regulate commodity futures and option markets. The Commission’s mission is to protect market participants and the public from... more +
The United States Commodities Futures Trading Commission was created in 1974 to regulate commodity futures and option markets. The Commission’s mission is to protect market participants and the public from fraud, abuse, and systemic risk associated with derivatives subject to the Commodities Exchange Act. In 2010, as a result of the Frank-Dodd Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection, the Commission’s role was expanded to include drafting rules for regulating the swaps marketplace. less -
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"Prudential Regulators Finalize Margin Requirements for Non-Cleared Swaps"

Federal banking regulators (Prudential Regulators) have finalized much-anticipated rules (Final Rules) relating to initial and variation margin requirements for certain swaps and security-based swaps that are not centrally...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

NFA Issues Notice to Members Regarding Section 16 Financial Requirements for Cleared Swaps Customer Collateral

On May 30, the National Futures Association issued a notice to its members regarding Section 16 of the NFA Financial Requirements. ...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

CFTC Issues Interpretive Letter Regarding Cleared Swaps Customer Collateral

The Division of Clearing and Risk (DCR) of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued an interpretive letter regarding cleared swaps customer collateral requirements under Part 22 of the CFTC’s rules...more

Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP

CFTC Delays the Compliance Date for the Cleared Swaps Collateral Rules

Taking note of the disruption caused by Hurricane Sandy, the Division of Clearing and Risk (DCR) of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission has delayed the date for compliance with the CFTC’s Part 22 Rules relating to the...more

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