Major Swap Participant Analysis under Joint CFTC/SEC. Definitions Finalized on April 18, 2012
Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act provides the CFTC with jurisdiction over “swaps” and the SEC with jurisdiction over “security-based swaps.” “Swap dealers” and “major swap participants” are required to register with the CFTC. “Security-based swap dealers” and “major security-based swap participants” are required to register with the SEC.
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