Episode 21: The CFTC’s Priorities

The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has a full agenda, with climate change, crypto assets, benchmark reform and swap reporting requirements just a few of the issues on the to-do list. CFTC chair Rostin Behnam talks with ISDA about the commission’s priorities.

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FRTB Impact on Correlation Trading

The capitalization of the correlation trading portfolio (CTP) under the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book will have an adverse economic impact for users of these instruments. In particular, there is a lack of clarity and consistency in the application...

A Path to Greater CFTC-SEC Alignment

Earlier this week, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) held a roundtable on regulatory harmonization – an initiative we wholeheartedly support. The US regulatory framework has evolved over time to facilitate financial markets...