Tag: swaps

CFTC, SEC Seek Public Comment on Derivatives Definitions

18 Jun 2026 4:14 p.m.

The CFTC and SEC are seeking public comment to clarify and harmonize derivatives product definitions, including “Swap” and “Security-Based Swap.” This joint request aims to update interpretive issues and explore alternative compliance in the derivatives market.

Business Politics and Government Economy Financial Markets Federal Government Legal CFTC SEC Derivatives Financial Regulation Public Comment Swaps Security-Based Swaps
CFTC Staff Issues No-Action Letter for Swap Risk Reduction Services

17 Jun 2026 3:53 p.m.

CFTC divisions have granted no-action positions to Capitolis Partners, Quantile Technologies, and TriOptima for their post-trade risk reduction services for swaps, including portfolio rebalancing and basis risk mitigation, as outlined in CFTC Staff Letter No. 26-20.

Business Politics and Government Economy Financial Markets Federal Government Legal CFTC No-Action Letter Swaps Risk Reduction Capitolis Partners LLC Quantile Technologies TriOptima AB