Market regulation · 25/03/2015

CFTC Grants Exemptions to Certain Firms from Foreign Futures and Option Regulations

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is granting exemptions to certain firms designated by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) from foreign futures and option regulations, allowing them to meet comparable regulatory requirements of a foreign authority. This exemption is not applicable to licensed corporations subject to joint oversight by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) or registered institutions subject to HKMA oversight.