Energy interests seek more tweaks, flexibility in CFtC capital rules

摘要

energy sector interests are urging the US Commodity Futures trading Commission to allow more flexibility in upcoming capital requirements for swap dealers in an effort to maintain a diverse set of counterparties in commodity swaps markets. a proposed capital rule pitched by the commission in 2016 drew energy sector warnings that it would create substantial barriers for entry for companies other than banks to act as swap dealers in commodity markets.