Futures Watchdog Renews Its Request for Omnibus Account Margin Data
Published Date: 11/10/2026
Notice
Summary
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) wants to keep collecting info about how big margins are for omnibus accounts, which are accounts that hold money for lots of traders. They’re asking for public feedback until January 11, 2027, but no big changes or costs are expected—just a smooth extension of current rules. This affects traders and firms handling these accounts, keeping things clear and fair in the trading world.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Gross margining required for omnibus accounts
Commission Regulation 1.58 requires futures commission merchants (FCMs) to margin omnibus accounts on a gross basis rather than a net basis. A carrying FCM that seeks the exception to netting must keep a written representation from the originating FCM or foreign broker that the positions are part of a hedge or spread transaction.
Information-collection extension with small burden
The CFTC intends to extend OMB Control No. 3038-0026 for Gross Collection of Exchange-Set Margins for Omnibus Accounts and estimates 74 respondents, 296 total annual responses, and 24 total annual burden hours. The agency states there are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this collection and is soliciting comments through January 11, 2027.
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