Event: Commission Meetings
CFTC to Hold an Open Commission Meeting on October 15
October 15, 2020
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Heath P. Tarbert announced the CFTC will hold an open meeting on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. (EDT). The meeting will be held virtually in accordance with the agency’s implementation of social distancing due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic.
The Commission will consider the following:
- Final Rule: Margin Requirements for Uncleared Swaps for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants (Phase VI Compliance Date Extension)
- Final Rule: Exemption from Registration for Certain Foreign Intermediaries
- Final Rule: Position Limits for Derivatives
Members of the public may access a live feed via streaming or phone. The live feed will be streamed at www.cftc.gov. Persons requiring special accommodations to access the virtual meeting because of disabilities should email [email protected].
What: |
CFTC Open Meeting |
Location: |
Virtual Meeting |
Date: |
October 15, 2020 |
Time: |
9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT |
Viewing/Listening Instructions: To access the live meeting feed, use the dial-in numbers below or stream at www.cftc.gov. A live feed can also be streamed through the CFTC’s YouTube channel. Call-in participants should be prepared to provide their first name, last name, and affiliation, if applicable. Materials presented at the meeting, if any, will be made available online.
Domestic Toll-Free: |
1-877-951-7311 |
International Numbers: |
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Conference Passcode: |
3368346 |
Opening Statements:
Statement of Chairman Heath P. Tarbert
Statement of Commissioner Rostin Behnam
Final Rule: Margin Requirements for Uncleared Swaps for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants (Phase VI Compliance Date Extension)
Statement of Commissioner Brian Quintenz
Final Rule: Exemption from Registration for Certain Foreign Intermediaries
Statement of Chairman Heath P. Tarbert
Statement of Commissioner Brian Quintenz
Statement of Commissioner Rostin Behnam
Statement of Commissioner Dawn D. Stump
Statement of Commissioner Dan M. Berkovitz
Final Rule: Position Limits for Derivatives
Statement of Chairman Heath P. Tarbert
Statement of Commissioner Brian Quintenz
Statement of Commissioner Rostin Behnam
Statement of Commissioner Dawn D. Stump
Statement of Commissioner Dan M. Berkovitz
85 FR 71246: 17 CFR Part 23 Margin Requirements for Uncleared Swaps for Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants
(Unanimously Approved)
85 FR 78718: 17 CFR Part 3 Exemption from Registration for Certain Foreign Intermediaries
(Unanimously Approved)
86 FR 3236: 17 CFR Parts 1, 15, 17, 19, 40, 140, 150 and 151 Position Limits for Derivatives
(Voted 3-2)