CFTC Rule on Aggregation for Position Limits for Futures and Swaps

On May 18, the CFTC approved a proposed rule that would modify the aggregation provisions for limits on futures and swaps. The proposed rule would permit any person with greater than 10% ownership or equity interest in an entity to disaggregate the owned entity’s positions, provided that protections and firewalls are in place to ensure trading decisions are made independently from one another. CFTC Release.