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Commodities Futures Trading Commission Segregation 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 -
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SEC Finalizes Capital, Margin and Segregation Requirements

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As a further step towards the implementation of its security-based swap regime, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has adopted a number of long-awaited capital, margin and segregation requirements for security-based...more

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CFTC Interprets Obligations to Send Initial Margin Segregation Notices and Reports

On October 31, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a staff interpretation concerning its rules that oblige swaps dealers and major swap participants to send notices to their swap counterparties informing them of...more

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

"CFTC Deadlines Approach for Swap Dealer Margin Segregation Notifications and Buy-Side Responses"

Market participants that enter into uncleared swaps should expect to receive notifications from swap dealer (SD) and major swap participant (MSP) counterparties regarding segregation of initial margin for swaps. Dodd-Frank...more

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"CFTC Expands Large Trader Reporting and Increases Customer Account Protection Requirements"

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC or Commission) recently adopted several rules to improve large trader reporting, facilitate segregation of customer swap margin and enhance customer protections for futures and...more

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CFTC Adopts Rules for Segregation of Initial Margin for Uncleared Swaps

On October 31, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission adopted final rules with respect to the segregation of initial margin for uncleared swaps. The rules impose new obligations on swap dealers (SDs) and major swap...more

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Corporate and Financial Weekly Digest - November 8, 2013

In this issue: - CFTC Adopts Rules for Segregation of Initial Margin for Uncleared Swaps - CFTC Extends Time-Limited Relief for Foreign Exchange Swaps - CFTC Approves Position Limits Proposals -...more

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