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CFTC Approves No-Action for Swap Risk Reduction Services
The CFTC has issued a no-action letter to three service providers offering post-trade risk reduction services for swaps, clarifying regulatory compliance and reporting requirements.
AS1 NewsSource: cftc.gov
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced a no-action position for three firms—Capitolis Partners LLC, Quantile Technologies Limited, and TriOptima AB—that provide post-trade risk reduction services (PTRRS) for swaps. These services include portfolio rebalancing and basis risk mitigation.
The no-action letter indicates that these firms are not required to register as swap execution facilities if they meet certain conditions. They are registered as introducing brokers and comply with CFTC regulations and National Futures Association rules.
This decision also benefits entities engaging in similar services by clarifying that such PTRRS do not constitute publicly reportable swap transactions if they meet specific criteria. This means they are not subject to real-time reporting and dissemination rules.
The letter is time-limited and subject to specific terms and conditions. It aligns with the CFTC’s previous discussions on risk reduction services and provides clearer guidance for firms operating in the derivatives space.
The ruling clarifies regulatory treatment for post-trade risk services, potentially easing compliance burdens for providers and users.