Market regulation · 03/07/2014

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Proposes New Rules for Derivatives and Commodity Aggregation

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission published two proposed rules on November 15, 2013, and December 12, 2013, to establish position limits for certain commodity futures and options contracts, as well as to amend existing regulations for aggregating positions. The rules aim to regulate speculative positions and provide a framework for physical commodity derivatives.