2024-11-07 | 2024-24388The Commodity Futures Trading Commission adopted amendments to Part 40 regulations governing how registered entities submit self-certifications and approval requests for rules and products. The changes clarify and simplify regulatory procedures by removing outdated definitions of dormant contracts and rules while explicitly including margin methodology within the definition of a rule. These updates aim to reduce compliance costs and enhance the utility of the regulations for market participants and the Commission.