CFTC Keeps Tabs on Swap Dealers' Collateral in Bankruptcy Scenarios
Published Date: 2/3/2025
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The CFTC wants to keep collecting info from swap dealers and big swap players about how they protect collateral and handle margin rules. This affects those financial folks who trade swaps and need to keep their paperwork in check. They’re asking for public feedback over the next 60 days, with no new costs or big changes planned—just a smooth extension of current rules.
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