Washington, D.C. — The Global Markets Advisory Committee (GMAC) will hold a public meeting on Thursday, March 11, 2021. The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. (EST) via teleconference in accordance with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s implementation of social distancing due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Commissioner Dawn Stump is the sponsor of the GMAC. 

At this meeting, the GMAC will hear presentations and provide dialogue on matters related to retail participation in the derivatives markets. The GMAC will also hear presentations and continue discussions on the impact of market volatility related to the coronavirus pandemic on the global clearing ecosystem.    

Members of the public may access a live feed via streaming or phone. The live feed will be streamed on cftc.gov. Persons with disabilities who require special accommodations to listen to the meeting should notify Andrée Goldsmith, GMAC Designated Federal Officer, at (202) 418-6624 or [email protected].

Viewing/Listening Instructions: To access the live audio feed, use the dial-in numbers below. 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 on cftc.gov.

Members of the public may submit public comments in connection with the meeting, identified by “Global Markets Advisory Committee,” by March 18, 2021. Statements may be submitted on cftc.gov. If you are unable to submit comments online, contact Ms. Goldsmith, via the contact information above, to discuss alternate means of submitting your comments. Statements submitted in connection with the committee meeting will be made available to the public, including publication on cftc.gov. The meeting agenda may change to accommodate other GMAC priorities. For agenda updates and more information about the GMAC, including its members, click here.

There are five active federal advisory committees overseen by the CFTC. These bodies were created to provide the Commission with outside advice and recommendations on a variety of regulatory and market issues that affect the integrity and competitiveness of U.S. markets. These committees facilitate communication between the Commission and market participants, other regulators, and academics. The views, opinions, and information expressed by the advisory committees are solely those of the respective advisory committee and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Commission, its staff, or the U.S. government.