Americas News
The latest industry and regulatory news affecting North and South America.
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CFTC approves final rule on registration and compliance for CPOs and CTAs
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission voted 5-0 on a final rule related to registration and compliance requirements for commodity pool operators (CPOs) and commodity trading advisors (CTAs) at a June 4 meeting held via teleconference.
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Chicago-area derivatives firms give more than $4 million to local food bank
Futures industry steps up to help Chicago Food Depository respond to coronavirus
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CFTC proposes CPO exemption, extends relief for uncleared swaps margin requirements
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission voted 5-0 to advance two rulemakings at a May 28 meeting held via teleconference. The first item was to propose a registration exemption for commodity pool operators (CPOs) acting on behalf of offshore commodity pools. The second item was an interim final rule extending the compliance schedule for initial margin requirements on uncleared swaps.
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FIA commodities members support swaps data reporting changes
In a recent comment letter, FIA supports the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) efforts to improve its swap data reporting rules.
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FIA seeks clarity for FCMs clearing SEF block trades
FIA filed a comment letter with the CFTC responding to the agency’s proposed rulemaking on Swap Execution Facility Requirements and Real-Time Reporting Requirements.
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CFTC's Global Markets Advisory Committee discusses margin requirements for non-cleared swaps
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Global Markets Advisory Committee met via teleconference on May 19 to discuss two topics: the international response to coronavirus, and a set of recommendations related to the implementation of margin requirements for uncleared swaps (UMR).
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FIA commends and offers refinements to CFTC’s proposed position limits rule
FIA today commends the CFTC for proposing a workable and flexible rule on speculative position limits for derivatives.
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FIA discusses climate-related risk to FIA members, derivatives industry
FIA submitted comments to the CFTC's Market Risk Advisory Committee Climate Subcommittee on the challenges and issues related to climate change.
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CFTC advisory committee discusses position limits
End-users voice support for proposal's exemptions for hedging transactions
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CFTC's Agricultural Advisory Committee discusses commodity volatility, pricing
Tarbert unveils plan to appoint a CFTC liaison Agriculture Department
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