Disruptive Trading Practices

The Commission has issued proposed rules to implement the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and is seeking input on these rules from the public.

A list of proposed rules for this topic, along with other related Federal Register notices, is provided below. Members of the public are encouraged to review proposed rules, and offer comment by clicking the associated "Comment File" link.

How to submit a comment

Additional information regarding Disruptive Trading Practices is provided below, including factsheets for each proposed rule, and details of meetings held between CFTC staff and outside parties.

Related Federal Register Releases

Proposed Interpretive Order: 76 FR 14943 // PDF Version
3/18/2011
Antidisruptive Practices Authority (Proposed Interpretive Order)
Comment FIle - Closing Date: 5/17/2011

Notice: 76 FR 14826 // PDF Version
3/18/2011
17 CFR Chapter I Antidisruptive Practices Authority (Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking; Notice of Termination)

Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: 75 FR 67301 // PDF Version
11/2/2010
17 CFR Chapter I Antidisruptive Practices Authority Contained in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
Comment File – Closing Date: 1/3/2011

Additional Information

Fact Sheet: Proposed Interpretive Order on Disruptive Practices
Q&A: Proposed Interpretive Order on Disruptive Trading Practices

Event: Open Meeting on Twelfth Series of Proposed Rules under the Dodd-Frank Act

Fact Sheet: Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on Disruptive Trading Practices
Q&A: Disruptive Trading Practices

Event: Open Meeting on Third Series of Proposed Rules under the Dodd-Frank Act