The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Divisions of Market Oversight, Clearing and Risk, and Market Participants issued a request for comment to inform their assessment of the potential uses, benefits, and risks of extending trading in CFTC-regulated derivatives markets to an effectively 24/7 basis. The request focuses on implications for trading, clearing, and risk management relative to current market hours, and seeks input on risks associated with 24/7 trading and related clearing systems, including market integrity, customer protection, and retail trading considerations. Comments are due by May 21.
US Commodity Futures Trading Commission seeks comment on potential move to 24/7 trading in CFTC-regulated derivatives markets
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Divisions of Market Oversight, Clearing and Risk, and Market Participants are seeking comments on the potential extension of CFTC-regulated derivatives markets to a 24/7 trading basis. The request examines implications for trading, clearing, and risk management, focusing on market integrity, customer protection, and retail trading.