RELEASE: pr6104-11
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September 1, 2011
CFTC to Hold Open Meeting to Consider Two Proposed Rules under Dodd-Frank Act
Commission places additional item on agenda for September 8, 2011 meeting
Washington, DC – The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, September 8, 2011, at 9:30 a.m., to consider proposed rulemakings under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act on the following topics:
(1) Documentation and Margining (further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking), and
(2) Mandatory Clearing and Trading Implementation (NPRM).
In addition, the Commission will discuss and vote on approving an International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) report: Principles for the Regulation and Supervision of Commodity Derivatives Markets.
The Meeting will be open to the public.
What:
Meeting to consider two Proposed Rules under the Dodd-Frank Act and discussion and vote on IOSCO report
When:
Thursday, September 8, 2011, 9:30 a.m.
Where:
CFTC Conference Center, 1155 21st Street, NW, Washington, DC
Viewing/Listening Information:
Watch a live broadcast of the meeting via webcast on www.cftc.gov. Call-in to a toll-free or toll-telephone line to connect to a live audio feed.
Call-in participants should be prepared to provide their first name, last name and affiliation. Conference call information is listed below:Domestic Toll-Free Number: 866-844-9416
International Toll Numbers: See Related Links Participant
Passcode/Pin: 2125237Last Updated: September 6, 2011
See Also:
Media Contacts in Office of Public Affairs
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Steven Adamske
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202-418-5080
