FBOT Registration

New Registration Requirements for Foreign Boards of Trade

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 New Registration Requirements for Foreign Boards of Trade is provided below, including factsheets for each proposed rule, and details of meetings held between CFTC staff and outside parties. 

Related Federal Register Releases

Final Rule: 76 FR 80674 // PDF Version
12/23/2011
17 CFR Part 48 Registration of Foreign Boards of Trade
Effective Date: February 21, 2012

Proposed Rule: 75 FR 70973 // PDF Version
11/19/2010
17 CFR Part 48 Registration of Foreign Boards of Trade
Comment File -  Extended Date: 6/3/2011

Additional Information

Fact Sheet: Final Rules Regarding the Registration of Foreign Boards of Trade
Q&A: Final Rule on Registration of Foreign Boards of Trade

Event: CFTC to Hold Open Meeting to Consider Two Final Rules and One Proposal

Fact Sheet: Proposed Rules Regarding the Registration of Foreign Boards of Trade
Q&A: Registration of Foreign Boards of Trade

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