Procedures To Establish Appropriate Minimum Block Sizes for Large Notional Off-Facility Swaps and Block Trades; Final Rule (CFTC - Fed. Reg. Version)

The CFTC is adopting regulations, to implement Dodd-Frank Section 727 ("Public reporting of swap transaction data"), that define the criteria for grouping swaps into separate swap categories and establish methodologies for setting appropriate minimum block sizes for each swap category. In addition, the CFTC is adopting further measures – regulations to prevent the public disclosure of the identities, business transactions and market positions of swaps market participants.

Effective Date: July 30, 2013.

See: 78 FR 32866.