Further Definition of “Swap”-Inclusions

Commodity Futures Trading Commission published this proposed rule in the Federal Register on Oct 19, 2026. Comments close Nov 18, 2026.

Abstract

Consistent with its jurisdiction over swaps, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission" or "CFTC") is proposing to further define the term "swap" to explicitly include event contracts, including those based on sports-, politics-, cultural-, and weather- related events (the "Proposal").

The abstract is quoted as the Federal Register publishes it.

Document

Agency

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Type

Proposed Rule

Published

Oct 19, 2026

Comments close

Nov 18, 2026

Document number

2026-21377

Federal Register

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