Autored by Amy Chan.

On May 3, 2017, the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that it will publish in the Federal Register proposed amendments to Part 3 of its regulations. The proposed amendments would (1) define "senior officer" in Regulation 3.1; (2) clarify the duties of a Chief Compliance Officer ("CCO") of a futures commission merchant, swap dealer, or major swap participant; and (3) modify the CCO annual report's content and submission requirements. The comment period ends 60 days after the proposal's publication in the Federal Register. Press Release. Proposal.

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