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U.S. to Regulate Foreign Swap Counterparties?

U.S. to Regulate Foreign Swap Counterparties?

by David Schwartz J.D. CPA | Jan 19, 2012 | All, Formal Regulatory Remedies

The Chairman of the CFTC, Gary Gensler, testified before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs on May 22 on the progress of his agency’s regulatory reform of swaps. Gensler’s testimony included details on the CFTC’s plans for...

U.S. to Regulate Foreign Swap Counterparties?

CFTC Adopts Business Conduct Standards for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants

by David Schwartz J.D. CPA | Jan 13, 2012 | All, Formal Regulatory Remedies

At its January 11 meeting, the CFTC adopted final business conduct standards for swap dealers and major swap participants. These rules were proposed in December of 2010, and have garnered much attention and significant comment from the industry.These rules govern how...