SEC Issues Statement on Certain Provisions of Business Conduct Standards for Security-Based Swap Dealers and Major Security-Based Swap Participants

 

On October 31, the Securities Exchange Commission (“SEC“) issued a statement setting forth its position, for a limited time, that certain actions with respect to specific provisions of its Business Conduct Standards for Security-Based Swap Dealers and Major Security-Based Swap Participants will not provide a basis for SEC enforcement action. The statement also addresses the SEC’s position on the ability of parties to security-based swaps to rely on written representations previously provided in relation to swaps. Release.