Events

Date EVENTS
CFTC to Hold a Commission Open Meeting on July 26
Commissioner Pham to Speak at Christie’s Art + Tech Summit
CFTC Announces Second Voluntary Carbon Markets Convening on July 19
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Chairman Behnam Announces CFTC Agricultural Advisory Committee to Meet July 19
Meeting to discuss topics related to the agricultural economy, including geopolitical and sustainability issues, as well as recent developments in the agricultural derivatives markets. Full details, including agenda, here.
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Commissioner Goldsmith Romero Announces July 18 Technology Advisory Committee Meeting
The Technology Advisory Committee held a meeting on July 18, 2023.  At this meeting, the TAC will continue its examination of responsible artificial intelligence (AI), focusing on the use of AI in the financial sector.  Decentralized finance (DeFi) models such as decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) and the Commission’s recent Ooki DAO case will be discussed, in addition to other DeFi issues. We will also discuss cyber resilience, including cyber threats to the financial sector, as well as a presentation by a prudential regulator on the recently released interagency guidance on third party cyber risk.  Along with artificial intelligence, decentralized finance, and cyber resilience, the TAC will introduce the three subcommittees approved by the Commission. This includes the newly constituted subcommittees on: (1) Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology; and (2) Emerging and Evolving Technologies; as well as the re-established (3) Cybersecurity Subcommittee. Full details, including the agenda, can be found here.
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Commissioner Pham Announces CFTC Global Markets Advisory Committee Meeting on July 17
At this meeting, the GMAC will focus on topics related to U.S. Treasury market reforms, swap block thresholds, and tokenization of assets. The GMAC will also address procedural matters, including topics of discussion on a forward-looking basis. A formal agenda will be announced before the meeting. The meeting agenda may change to accommodate other GMAC priorities. here
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The Market Risk Advisory Committee to Meet on July 10
The Market Risk Advisory Committee will hold a public meeting on July 10, 2023. At this meeting, the MRAC will share updates from the CCP Risk and Governance Subcommittee on the Subcommittee’s workstreams on CCP Resolution and Recovery; Margin and Collateral Guidelines; and Technology and Operations. The Market Structure Subcommittee will share updates regarding the Subcommittee’s workstreams on block implementation rules, FCM concentration and capacity, U.S. Treasury market reform, and post-trade risk reduction. The Interest Rate Benchmark Reform Subcommittee will share a final report regarding the transition away from LIBOR. An expert panel and MRAC members will continue to explore issues arising in digital asset markets with a focus on the risks associated with market structure concerns including custody, conflicts of interest, and vertical integration in digital asset markets. Finally, the Climate-Related Market Risks Subcommittee will share an update on the development of carbon markets and discuss the recent Integrity Council Report, here.