Procedures To Establish Appropriate Minimum Block Sizes for Large Notional Off-Facility Swaps and Block Trades; Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

77 FR 15460

The CFTC is proposing regulations that would define the criteria for grouping swaps into separate swap categories and would establish methodologies for setting appropriate minimum block sizes for each swap category. In addition, the CFTC is proposing further measures under the its regulations to prevent the public disclosure of the identities, business transactions and market positions of swap market participants.

Comments Due: May 14, 2012

Cross References: Dodd-Frank Section 727; CEA Section 2(a)(13); CFTC Rules, new Part 43; Proposed CFTC Rules page; 75 FR 76139; 77 FR 1182.

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