On March 16, 2016, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved a final rule that removes certain reporting and record-keeping requirements for trade option counterparties that are neither swap dealers nor major swap participants (non-SD/MSPs), such as commercial end users that transact in trade options in connection with their businesses. The final rule became effective on March 21, 2016..View full article, CFTC Approves Final Rule to Amend Trade Option Exemption