DMO, DCO, and DSIO issue this advisory to remind DCMs, FCMs, and DCOs that they are expected to prepare for the possibility that certain contracts may continue to experience extreme market volatility, low liquidity and possibly negative pricing.

DMO is issuing a no-action letter that extends relief from the requirement that block trades be executed away from a SEF.

Additionally, in order for a SEF to avail itself of the no-action relief, the SEF must submit to the Commission by October 10, 2013: (1) Pursuant to Commission Regulation 40.6, any rule amendments that are necessary for full compliance with Commission Regulation 37.702(b), and any rule amendments that are necessary to facilitate full compliance with Commission Regulation 1.73(a)(2)(i) and (a)(2)(ii), in accordance with the guidance issued by the Divisions on September 26, 2013 (Staff Guidance); and (2) A written representation that the SEF is undertaking all steps necessary to fully comply

Interpretation of Commission Regulation 1.73(a)(2)(iv).
Regulation 1.73 addresses risk management by clearing FCMs. Section (a)(2)(iv) provides that when a firm executes an order on behalf of a customer but gives it up to another firm for clearing, the clearing FCM shall establish risk-based limits and enter into an agreement in advance with the executing firm that requires the executing firm to screen orders for compliance with those limits.

Advisory: Extension for Compliance with Rule 1.73(a)(2)(v)(B) - Screening of Bunched Orders.

Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) Division of Clearing and Risk (DCR) today announced an extension of time for compliance in order to provide additional time for market participants to coordinate on the communication of limits for give-ups and bunched orders for futures and swaps. This extension of time is intended to provide sufficient time to transition to fully compliant pre-trade screening no later than June 1, 2013.