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Steven Lofchie Commentary by Steven Lofchie

CFTC Commissioner Dan M. Berkovitz argued that futures contracts tied to the outcome of sporting events should be permitted to be traded on a designated contract market if it can be demonstrated that there is an economic purpose and the contract provides impartial access to the public.

The Alternative Reference Rates Committee commended New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo's signing of legislation meant to reduce potential disputes and market disruption associated with the transition away from LIBOR.