Release Number 5856-10

July 21, 2010

CFTC Releases List of Areas of Rulemaking for Over-the-Counter Derivatives

Washington, DC – The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) today released the list of 30 areas of rulemaking to implement the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act. Some of these areas will require only one rule, while others may require more. The CFTC is required to complete these rules generally in 360 days, though some are required to be completed within 90, 180 or 270 days.

“The CFTC, working along with the SEC and other regulators, will have a full and busy rule-writing agenda over the coming year,” CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler said. “The financial reform bill presents new responsibilities and authorities for the agency. The Commission looks forward to taking on these new responsibilities to lower risk, promote transparency and protect the American public.

“We have begun preparing for the task of writing rules for the swaps marketplace by identifying 30 topic areas where we have determined rule-writing to be necessary. Teams of staff within the agency have been assigned to each rule-writing area and will see the process through, from analyzing the statute’s requirements, to broad consultation, to recommending proposed rulemakings to publishing final rules.”

The rule-writing areas have been divided into eight groups: Comprehensive Regulation of Swap Dealers & Major Swap Participants; Clearing; Trading; Data; Particular Products; Enforcement; Position Limits; and Other Titles.

The Commission is requesting input from the public on each of the rule-writing areas. Instructions for submitting views can be accessed on the individual rule-writing pages on the CFTC’s website at /LawRegulation/DoddFrankAct/index.htm.

Comprehensive Regulation of Swap Dealers & Major Swap Participants:

I.

Registration

  

II.

Definitions, such as Swap Dealer, Major Swap Participant, Security-Based Swap Dealer and Major Security-Based Swap Participant, to be Written Jointly with SEC

III.

Business Conduct Standards with Counterparties

IV.

Internal Business Conduct Standards

V.

Capital & Margin for Non-banks

VI.

Segregation & Bankruptcy for both Cleared and Uncleared Swaps

Clearing:

VII.

DCO Core Principle Rulemaking, Interpretation & Guidance

  

VIII.

Process for Review of Swaps for Mandatory Clearing

IX.

Governance & Possible Limits on Ownership & Control

X.

Systemically Important DCO Rules Authorized Under Title VIII

XI.

End-user Exception

Trading:

XII.

DCM Core Principle Rulemaking, Interpretation & Guidance

  

XIII.

SEF Registration Requirements and Core Principle Rulemaking, Interpretation & Guidance

XIV.

New Registration Requirements for Foreign Boards of Trade

XV.

Rule Certification & Approval Procedures (applicable to DCMs, DCOs, SEFs)

Data:

XVI.

Swap Data Repositories Registration Standards and Core Principle Rulemaking, Interpretation & Guidance

  

XVII.

Data Recordkeeping & Reporting Requirements

XVIII.

Real Time Reporting

Particular Products:

XIX.

Agricultural Swaps

  

XX.

Foreign Currency (Retail Off Exchange)

XXI.

Joint Rules with SEC, such as “Swap” and “Security-Based Swap”

XXII.

Portfolio Margining Procedures

Enforcement:

XXIII.

Anti-Manipulation

  

XXIV

Disruptive Trading Practices

XXV.

Whistleblowers

Position Limits:

XXVI.

Position Limits, including Large Trader Reporting, Bona Fide Hedging Definition & Aggregate Limits

  

Other Titles:

XXVII.

Investment Adviser Reporting

  

XVIII.

Volcker Rule

XXIX.

Reliance on Credit Ratings

XXX.

Fair Credit Reporting Act and Disclosure of Nonpublic Personal Information

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Last Updated: September 28, 2010