Note:
On May 3, 2017, the CFTC voted to seek public input on simplifying and modernizing the CFTC’s rules.
Below are the subject areas the CFTC is seeking ideas from industry, other stakeholders and interested parties, and the broader public on where the CFTC rules can be simplified and made less costly to comply. For more information about Project KISS see CFTC Press Release 7555-17.
9/30/2017
KISS Initiative
Registration
Covers the initiation and continuation of becoming regulated by the CFTC as registered clearing, trading, data repository, and intermediary entities.
Open Date:
5/3/2017
Closing Date:
9/30/2017
9/30/2017
KISS Initiative
Reporting
Pertains to all reporting requirements, including swap data and recordkeeping.
Open Date:
5/3/2017
Closing Date:
9/30/2017
9/30/2017
KISS Initiative
Clearing
Pertains to clearing services with respect to futures contracts, options on futures contracts, or swaps.
Open Date:
5/3/2017
Closing Date:
9/30/2017
9/30/2017
KISS Initiative
Executing
Relates to marketplace transaction of futures and swaps.
Open Date:
5/3/2017
Closing Date:
9/30/2017
9/30/2017
KISS Initiative
Miscellaneous
Anything not relating to the four topics described above.
Open Date:
5/3/2017
Closing Date:
9/30/2017
