CFTC Reminds Market Participants of Swap Data Reporting Requirements

On March 8, the CFTC issued an Advisory reminding market participants that swap dealers were required to begin reporting data regarding equity, foreign exchange, and other commodity swaps, under Parts 43 and 45 of the CFTC’s regulations, on February 28.  Swap dealers must be in compliance with their reporting obligations with respect to historical swaps in these three asset classes by March 30.  CFTC Release.