Market regulation · 07/02/1994
Customer Protection Rules
The Futures Trading Practices Act of 1992 has led to changes in customer protection rules.
Source: Federal Register — CFTCOpen original release →
LATEST SIGNALS
6Market regulation · 9/8/2026
CFTC Amends Interest Rate Swap Clearing Requirement Regulations for CAD and MXN Benchmark Transitions
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is updating its regulations to address the transition from CDOR to CORRA and TIIE to F-TIIE as benchmark reference rates for interest rate swaps denominated in CAD and MXN, shifting away from unavailable IBORs and adopting alternative RFRs.
Read summary →Market regulation · 9/3/2026
CFTC and SEC Extend Compliance Date for Form PF Reporting Requirements
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission have extended the compliance date for the amended Form PF reporting requirements from October 1, 2026, to July 1, 2027, affecting certain investment advisers to private funds and commodity pool operators/trading advisers.
Read summary →Market regulation · 9/1/2026
Agency Announces Information Collection Activities Under OMB Review
The Office of Management and Budget is reviewing a request for information collection from the agency, in compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, to assess the nature and costs of the data collection.
Read summary →Market regulation · 8/26/2026
CFTC Proposes to Amend Regulations for Swap Execution Facilities
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is proposing to remove the requirement for swap execution facilities to offer an order book for certain swap transactions, which are considered permitted under the Commodity Exchange Act.
Read summary →Market regulation · 8/21/2026
CFTC Proposes Amendments to Reduce Duplicative Regulation for Commodity Pool Operators and Trading Advisors
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is proposing changes to its registration requirements for commodity pool operators and trading advisors to reduce overlapping regulation and account for inflation, including an exemption for certain investment advisers and small commodity pools.
Read summary →Market regulation · 8/21/2026
CFTC Seeks Public Comments on Listing of Compute Derivatives Contracts
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is requesting public input to improve its understanding and oversight of derivatives markets involving compute, a key component of modern finance.
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