Swap kings: Keep hoarding those trading scribbles, CFTC says
Published Date: 4/8/2025
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Summary
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is extending the rules that require swap dealers and big market players to keep and report daily trading records. This means these folks must keep doing their paperwork the same way, and the public can comment on this until June 9, 2025. No new costs or changes are planned—just a smooth continuation of current rules.
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