CFTC Requests Public Comment on LCH.Clearnet's Petition for Amendment to Orders of Registration as a DCO

The CFTC requested public comment on a petition submitted by LCH.Clearnet Ltd ("LCH") for an amendment to, and the consolidation of, its orders of registration as a derivatives clearing organization ("DCO"). Specifically, the amendment would permit LCH to provide clearing services for "swaps," as defined in the CEA and CFTC Rules, as well as futures and options on futures.

Comments must be received by February 26, 2014, and can be submitted to the CFTC here.

See: CFTC Press Release.Related news:CFTC No-Action Letter 13-52: LCH.Clearnet Ltd and Clearing Members (September 23, 2013); CFTC Approves Registration of LCH.Clearnet LLC (January 23, 2013).