On June 27, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued an Order of Registration (Order) approving Clear Markets North America, Inc. as a fully registered Swap Execution Facility (SEF). After reviewing Clear Markets’ application, the CFTC determined that Clear Markets is in compliance with the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and the CFTC’s regulations applicable to SEFs. As a registered SEF, Clear Markets will be required to comply with all current and future SEF-applicable provisions of the CEA and CFTC requirements. Currently, there are 22 SEFs, including Clear Markets, that are fully registered with the CFTC.

A copy of the Order is available here.