A View from Washington: A Conversation with CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo

In the first episodes of a new video series, “A View from Washington,” Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo and SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr. take a deep dive into the priority issues the Commission plans to tackle in the coming months.

Future editions of “A View from Washington” will feature in-depth conversations with top financial regulatory leadership about crucial developments with the potential to impact the industry.

In this edition, Chairman Giancarlo provides insight into five timely CFTC workstreams: an update on last year’s CFTC Cross-Border white paper, next steps on the proposed SEF trading rule, the final phase of implementation of initial margin, progress on inter-agency harmonization, and the Chairman’s priorities in the remaining months of his tenure.

 CFTC Cross-Border White Paper: An Update

CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo and SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth Bentsen discuss developments since the 2018 release of the CFTC white paper “Cross-Border Swaps Regulation Version 2.0: A Risk-Based Approach with Deference to Comparable Non-U.S. Regulation” based on feedback and discussions with fellow regulators and market participants.

Proposed SEF Trading Rule: Next Steps

CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo and SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth Bentsen discuss feedback from market participants on the proposed SEF trading rule and how the Commission may address the concerns raised.

 Initial Margin: Final Phase Implementation

CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo and SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth Bentsen discuss the final phase of initial margin implementation, set for 2020, and the potential challenges market participants could have in preparing for the final phase.

Inter-Agency Harmonization: A Progress Update

CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo and SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth Bentsen discuss the progress on efforts for inter-agency harmonization between the SEC and CFTC, particularly given the joint jurisdiction over the swaps market.

CFTC Priorities: The Year Ahead

CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo and SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth Bentsen discuss the Commission’s top priorities in 2019, particularly as the Chairman wraps up his tenure later this year.

View from Washington: The Full Interview with CFTC Chairman Giancarlo

Watch the full interview with CFTC Chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo and SIFMA President and CEO Kenneth Bentsen

About A View From Washington

“A View from Washington” short film series features in-depth conversations with top financial regulatory leadership about crucial developments and big ideas with the potential to impact the industry.