CFTC issues guidance in conjunction with "swap" definition effective date *

USA - October 19 2012
In light of the numerous regulatory changes triggered by the definition of “swap” taking effect on October 12, Commodity Futures Trading Commission staff released a series of no-action letters and interpretations late last week.

Co-authors: Ross Pazzol.

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CFTC approves final rule on swap data recordkeeping and reporting requirements for pre-Dodd-Frank swaps *

USA - May 25 2012
On May 18, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved a final rule on swap data recordkeeping and reporting requirements for pre-enactment swaps and transition swaps.

Co-authors: Blake J. Brockway, Kevin Foley.

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CFTC proposes revised aggregation rules for futures and swaps position limits *

USA - May 25 2012
On May 18, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would modify the CFTC’s aggregation provisions related to speculative position limits.

Co-authors: Blake J. Brockway, Kevin Foley.

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Foreign listed stock index futures and options approvals *

European Union, USA - February 15 2012
Attached please find the updated Foreign Listed Stock Index Futures and Options Approvals Chart, current as of February 15, 2012.

Co-authors: James D. Van De Graaff, Maureen C. Guilfoile, Kenneth M. Rosenzweig, Kevin Foley.

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Joint report to Congress on international swap regulation *

USA - February 3 2012
On February 1, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission (the Agencies) submitted to Congress a Joint Report of International Swap Regulations (Report).

Co-authors: Kevin Foley, Christopher H. Mendoza.

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