Changes to a registered person’s status as a SD or MSP such as deregistration and limited purpose designations impact the operational ability of its counterparties to comply with their some obligations as SDs or MSPs under Part 43 and Part 45. This letter requests relief from certain requirements under the Reporting Rules and interpretive guidance with respect to other requirements under the Reporting Rules as set forth in the letter.
Documents (1) for No-Action Relief and Interpretive Guidance Request: Swap Dealer (SD) and Major Swap Participant (MSP) changes in Registration Status on Counterparties’ Obligations under Reporting Requirements.
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