CFTCFinal RuleSeptember 15, 2025

Commission Guidance; Withdrawal

Finance & Banking

Summary

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is withdrawing previous guidance it had issued to help regulated companies understand their rules. This means companies in the futures and derivatives markets will no longer be able to rely on that specific guidance when making decisions about compliance.

Key Points

1The CFTC is removing guidance that previously helped explain how to follow commodity trading rules
2Companies that trade in futures contracts and derivatives markets may need to find alternative guidance or legal counsel to understand their obligations
3This withdrawal affects how businesses interpret and follow CFTC regulations going forward
4The action creates potential uncertainty for market participants who were relying on the withdrawn guidance
5Affected companies should review their compliance practices and may need to seek clarification directly from the CFTC or legal experts

Impact Assessment

If you are a futures or derivatives market participant, this means you can no longer rely on the withdrawn CFTC guidance for compliance decisions and must base your practices on primary regulations and other available sources.

Impact Level

Significant

Geographic Scope

National

Compliance Cost

Moderate

Who is Affected

Financial Institutions

Key Dates

Published

September 15, 2025

Regulatory Connections

Authorized By

Commodity Exchange Act various

Amends CFR Sections

17 CFR Part 117 CFR Part 23

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.