SEC, CFTC Seek Public Comment to Further Clarify and Harmonize Derivatives Product Definitions
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a joint request for public comment on potential opportunities to further update, clarify and harmonize certain derivatives produc.
At a glance
- The SEC and CFTC jointly requested public comment on updating and harmonizing derivatives product definitions, per the SEC's June 18, 2026 release.
- The CFTC issued corresponding press releases on the same date.
VERDICT — CONFIRMED
The Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued a joint request for public comment on potential opportunities to further update, clarify and harmonize certain derivatives product definitions, per the SEC's June 18 announcement. The CFTC published companion releases the same day. The request forms part of the agencies' broader effort on data reporting frameworks for security-based swap and swap markets, per the release title.
Key facts on file
- The SEC and CFTC jointly requested public comment on updating and harmonizing derivatives product definitions, per the SEC's June 18, 2026 release.
- The CFTC issued corresponding press releases on the same date.

