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In accordance with Section 712(d)(1) of Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 the CFTC and SEC, in consultation with the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, are proposing rules and interpretative guidance under the Commodity Exchange Act and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, to further define the terms "swap dealer," "security-based swap dealer," "major swap participant," "major security-based swap participant," and "eligible contract participant." Document Number 75 Fed. Reg. 80174 Date December 21, 2010 Cross Reference (links

CFTC Dodd‑Frank Rulemaking The CFTC is proposing for comment new rules under Section 4s(h) of the CEA to implement provisions of Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act relating generally to external business conduct standards for swap dealers and major swap participants. Document Number 75 Fed. Reg. 80638 Date December 22, 2010 Cross Reference (links require a Cabinet subscription) Dodd-Frank Act, Title VII, Sec. 731 New CEA Sec. 4s(h) 17 CFR Parts 23 and 155

www.isda.org ISDA has submitted comments in response to the CFTC proposed rules to implement Section 724(c) of the Dodd-Frank Act. In general, ISDA's comments reflected that the rules should permit bilateral contract negotiation in place of formalistic rules where appropriate should strike a balance between the burden presented and the need to protect the interests of counterparties who are, by definition, deemed to be able to protect their own interests. Date February 1, 2011 Cross References 724(c) of the Dodd-Frank Act

CFTC Dodd-Frank Rulemaking 76 Fed. Reg. 6715 February 8, 2011 Closing Date for Comments: April 11, 2011 The proposed rules would establish requirements for swap trading relationship documentation for swap dealers and major swap participants. The rule is being proposed pursuant to Section 731 of the Dodd-Frank Act added a new section 4s(i) to the Commodity Exchange Act, which requires the Commission to prescribe standards for swap dealers and major swap participants related to the timely and accurate confirmation, processing, netting, documentation, and valuation of swaps. Cross References Dodd

CFTC Dodd-Frank Rulemaking 76 Fed. Reg. 6708 February 8, 2011 Closing Date for Comments: April 11, 2011 The proposed rule would set forth parameters for the inclusion of an orderly liquidation termination provision in the swap trading relationship documentation for swap dealers and major swap participants. The rule is being proposed pursuant to Section 731 of the Dodd-Frank Act added a new section 4s(i) to the Commodity Exchange Act, which requires the Commission to prescribe standards for swap dealers and major swap participants related to the timely and accurate confirmation, processing