Agencies Reopen Comment Period on Swap Margin and Capital Proposed Rulemaking

On September 26, the Fed, Farm Credit Administration, FDIC, FHFA, and OCC reopened the comment period on a proposed rule to establish margin and capital requirements for swap dealers, major swap participants, security-based swap dealers, and major security-based swap participants.  The comment period has been extended to November 26 from July 11.  Joint Release.  Rule Extension.