CFTC updates rules for swap margin requirements and collateral
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The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is updating how certain financial entities handle “margin”—the collateral required to cover potential losses—when trading uncleared swaps.
Why it matters: This is a technical administrative update that makes it easier for certain new investment funds to operate and gives traders more flexibility in what they can use as collateral.
Who it affects
- Swap dealers
This information comes from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; readers should consult the Federal Register for full technical details before relying on these rules.
Agency: Commodity Futures Trading Commission
Source: Federal Register — read the official document