SEC pushes back Treasury clearing rules by a full year
Published Date: 3/4/2025
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Summary
The SEC is giving covered clearing agencies more time to follow new rules about handling U.S. Treasury securities transactions. These agencies now have an extra year to make sure all eligible trades get cleared and monitored properly, pushing deadlines to the end of 2026 and mid-2027. This change helps agencies avoid rushing and keeps the market safe without extra costs right now.
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