July 3, 2012

CFTC to Hold Open Meeting to Consider Final Rule on the Further Definition of the term “Swap,” Final Rule on the End-User Exception to Clearing, and Proposed Rule to Exempt from Clearing Certain Swaps by Cooperatives

Washington, DC – The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, at 9:30 a.m., to consider two Final Rules and a Proposed Rule:

• Final Rule related to the Further Definition of “Swap,” “Security-Based Swap,” and “Security-Based Swap Agreement”; Mixed Swaps; Security-Based Swap Agreement Recordkeeping.
• Final Rule related to the End-User Exception to the Clearing Requirement for Swaps.
• Proposed Rule related to Clearing Exemption for Certain Swaps Entered into by Cooperatives.

Viewing/Listening Information: The CFTC has made available the following options to access the meeting:

Watch a webcast of the meeting at www.cftc.gov or call-in to a toll-free telephone line to connect to an audio feed.

Call-in participants should be prepared to provide their first name, last name and affiliation.

Conference call information is listed below:

Last Updated: July 3, 2012