CFTC’s Scott O’Malia Calls for a Plan of Action on Swap Data
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has proposed the first installment of a series of amendments to its rules relating to swap data repositories (SDRs) and reporting of swap data. The proposed amendments, which...more
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is proposing a significant, new reporting burden on swaps reporting parties and on swaps data repositories (SDRs). The proposal would impose new requirements on SDRs to verify...more
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Division of Market Oversight has issued temporary no-action relief to non-US swap dealers (SDs) and non-US major swap participants (MSPs) established in Australia, Canada, the...more
In separate responses to frequently asked questions issued on October 10 and 11 (each, an FAQ), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has provided additional clarification regarding swap data reporting obligations....more
The CFTC has approved the application of DTCC Data Repository, LLC (DTCC-DR) for provisional registration as a swap data repository (SDR) for interest rate, credit, foreign exchange and equity asset classes. Notably, this...more
Discussion Topics •General Overview of the Dodd-Frank Act •Title VII of the Dodd Frank Act: Impact on OTC Derivatives and Energy Trading •Definitions and applicability •Mandatory clearing •Registration requirements ...more
On July 21, Congress enacted the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, significantly impacting how many Texas energy companies operate on a day-to-day basis. While the act makes a number of important...more