The SEC's request for comment may indicate a shift in regulatory priorities, suggesting that existing de minimis thresholds could be revised to better reflect market activity. This could have implications for security-based swap dealers and participants, potentially altering compliance burdens and market stability.
Regulatory Review of De Minimis Thresholds and Exemptions
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking feedback on its report examining the definitions of security-based swap dealers and major security-based swap participants. The report, which analyzed data from 2024, aims to determine whether exceptions based on de minimis thresholds should be retained or changed. The SEC’s request for comment was first reported by VitalLaw.com.
The SEC's request for comment may indicate a shift in regulatory priorities, suggesting that existing de minimis thresholds could be revised to better reflect market activity. This could have implications for security-based swap dealers and participants, potentially altering compliance burdens and market stability.
Regulatory Review of De Minimis Thresholds and Exemptions
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is seeking feedback on its report examining the definitions of security-based swap dealers and major security-based swap participants. The report, which analyzed data from 2024, aims to determine whether exceptions based on de minimis thresholds should be retained or changed. The SEC’s request for comment was first reported by VitalLaw.com.