Tag: interim_final_rule

CFTC Codifies Exclusion of Casino-Style Gambling From 'Swap' Definition

9 Oct 2026 3:51 p.m.

The CFTC published an Interim Final Rule codifying its longstanding position that casino-style gambling products, including sportsbook wagers and casino games, fall outside the definition of a swap.

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Federal Regulators Expand 18-Month Exam Cycle to More Community Banks

10 Sep 2026 4:29 p.m. · Source: Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)

Interagency interim final rule raises the asset threshold from $3 billion to $6 billion, letting more well-managed, well-capitalized community banks qualify for an 18-month on-site exam cycle.

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