By a unanimous vote, the CFTC adopted a rule prohibiting "post-trade name give-up" at swap execution facilities.

The CFTC-proposed rule prohibiting "post-trade name give-up" at swap execution facilities was published in the Federal Register.

The CFTC approved a new functionality proposed by ICE Futures U.S., Inc. called "Passive Order Protection," which is designed to reduce the impact of latency advantages among higher-speed traders by implementing an asymmetric delay.

Three CFTC commissioners addressed recently proposed changes to rules relating to transacting on swap execution facilities.

Cadwalader attorneys analyzed a CFTC proposal to amend the regulatory requirements that apply to the trading of swaps and to marketplaces that offer swap execution facilities.

The CFTC voted to adopt final rules amending the swap dealer de minimis threshold and to propose changes to swaps trading rules.

CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz assured agricultural industry producers and cooperatives that the CFTC was continuing efforts to protect and promote the futures market.

Senate Agriculture Committee Chair Pat Roberts expressed concern over the impact of a trade war with China and CFTC Commissioners emphasized the importance of price discovery and block trading in agricultural futures contracts.

CFTC Commissioner Brian Quintenz recommended various improvements to the swap data reporting regime, including advancing global harmonization efforts, streamlining reporting requirements and improving reporting accuracy.