CFTC Invites Comments on Extending Real-Time Trade Reporting
Published Date: 5/9/2025
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The CFTC wants to keep collecting info about real-time swap trades and block trades, and they’re asking for your thoughts! This affects swap dealers, big swap players, trading platforms, and others who handle these trades. No big changes or costs yet, but you’ve got 60 days to speak up before they decide to renew the rules.
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