CFTC seeks comments on another futures paperwork collection
Published Date: 10/29/2026
Notice
Summary
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is asking for public feedback on a new paperwork plan that affects traders and companies dealing with futures. They want to make sure the info they collect is useful and not too much of a hassle. You’ve got until November 30, 2026, to share your thoughts, so don’t miss out!
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Derivatives Clearing Organizations' Reporting Burden
If you are a derivatives clearing organization (DCO) or applying to be one, the CFTC estimates the paperwork burden for this information collection at 109 respondents, 240 annual reports per respondent (26,119 total annual responses), an average of 907 burden hours per respondent, and 98,886 total annual burden hours. The Commission also estimates capital and start-up or operations and maintenance costs of $821,470, and collections occur daily, monthly, quarterly, annually, and on occasion.
No New Tokenized-Collateral Recordkeeping Required
A commenter asked the Commission to add new recordkeeping and risk-analysis requirements for tokenized collateral, but the Commission stated that CFTC Staff Letter No. 25-39 (Tokenized Collateral Guidance) reflects staff views only and does not create new requirements. Accordingly, the Commission will not modify this information collection or adopt new forms to require additional recordkeeping based on that guidance.
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