Regs.gov: Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Exemptive Relief for Cross-Margining Positions at FICC

The CFTC issued an order pursuant to Section 4(c) of the Commodity Exchange Act permitting broker-dealer/futures commission merchants (BD-FCMs) that are joint clearing members of CME and FICC to hold futures customer funds in a commingled customer account at FICC. The order modifies existing segregation requirements to enable customer cross-margining and is effective April 15, 2026. Five comment letters were received during the consultation period, and the order was issued subject to specified conditions.

Test Document

The CFTC posted a test document to Regulations.gov under docket CFTC-2026-0628-0001 on April 15. The document contains no substantive regulatory content or requirements. This appears to be a placeholder or system test file with no compliance implications.

Test Notice Withdrawn

The CFTC has withdrawn a test document (CFTC-2026-0595-0001) filed on regulations.gov. The document was labeled as a test and has been removed. There are no substantive regulatory documents or content associated with this filing.

Test Document 4-16-26, CFTC, Posted 14th Apr

The CFTC posted a test document to regulations.gov on April 14, 2026 under docket CFTC-2026-0595-0004. The document contains no substantive regulatory content and appears to be a test file. No compliance obligations, deadlines, or penalties are stated.

Test Document Posted Apr 14 2026

The CFTC posted a test document to Regulations.gov under docket CFTC-2026-0595-0002. The posted document contains no substantive regulatory text, obligations, or requirements. The content consists solely of a download link to an external PDF file.

CFTC Regulatory Document - Comment Deadline April 30

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has published a regulatory document for public comment via regulations.gov. The document, identified as CFTC-2026-0562-0001, seeks stakeholder input on a proposed regulatory action within the CFTC's jurisdiction over commodity futures and derivatives markets. The comment deadline is April 30.

CFTC Notice: Extension of Swap Dealer Registration Collection

The CFTC is seeking public comment on the proposed renewal of its information collection requirements for swap dealer and major swap participant registration. This notice is part of the agency's process under the Paperwork Reduction Act to obtain OMB approval for existing information collection forms.

CFTC Notice on Swaps Records Information Collection Renewal

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comment on the proposed renewal of an information collection related to swaps recordkeeping obligations. This notice specifically addresses the recordkeeping requirements under CFTC regulations 1.3, 1.31, 1.33, 1.35, 1.37, and 1.39, as mandated by the Dodd-Frank Act.

CFTC Order on Continuation, Shutdown, and Resumption of Operations

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a final order detailing provisions for the continuation, shutdown, and resumption of its operations in the event of a lapse in appropriations. This order alerts regulated persons and those engaged in proceedings at the CFTC about these contingency plans, which are applicable from September 30, 2025.

CFTC Withdraws Climate-Related Financial Risk Information Request

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has withdrawn its June 8, 2022, Request for Information (RFI) on climate-related financial risk. This withdrawal is effective March 16, 2026, and is attributed to the revocation of Executive Order 14030 and the existence of existing regulatory frameworks.

CFTC Proposes Rule on Prediction Markets

The CFTC has issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking regarding prediction markets and event contracts. The agency is seeking public comment on various aspects, including statutory core principles, prohibited contracts, and cost-benefit considerations, to inform potential future agency actions.

CFTC Extends Collection for Interpretative, No-Action, and Exemptive Letters

The CFTC is seeking public comment on extending its collection of information related to interpretative, no-action, and exemptive letters. This notice is part of the agency's process under the Paperwork Reduction Act to obtain OMB approval for the continued collection of this voluntary information.

CFTC Notice on Information Collection Activities Review

The CFTC has issued a notice announcing that an Information Collection Request (ICR) has been forwarded to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. This notice is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act process and seeks public comment on the collection of qualitative feedback for agency service delivery.

CFTC Information Collection Activities Notice Under Review

The CFTC has submitted an Information Collection Request (ICR) concerning the Privacy of Consumer Financial Information to the OMB for review. This notice announces the ICR is under review and invites public comment.

CFTC Notice on Information Collection Activities

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a notice regarding an information collection activity under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This notice announces that the request for an extension of an existing information collection, related to former members and employees' practice before the Commission, has been submitted to OMB for review.

CFTC Seeks Comments on Qualification Info for Advisory Committees

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is seeking public comment on a proposed collection of qualification information for candidates applying to its advisory committees and subcommittees. This notice is part of the agency's process under the Paperwork Reduction Act to obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget for this information collection.