Federal Register #CFTC-2026-1420

CFTC and SEC Joint Request for Comment on Portfolio Margining and Cross-Margining

This opportunity is a joint regulatory request for comment from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding portfolio margining and cross-margining of securities and derivatives. - Government Buyer: - Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) - Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) - Purpose: - Soliciting public input on expanding and improving portfolio margining and cross-margining programs for securities and derivatives - Seeking feedback on impacts to margin requirements, segregation and bankruptcy treatment, regulatory capital requirements, and operational challenges - Requesting comments on risk management, customer disclosure, and operational issues - No products, OEMs, or vendors are being procured - No specific quantities, part numbers, or unique technical requirements are listed, as this is not a procurement action but a regulatory information request

Description

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) jointly request public comment on potential ways to further implement portfolio and cross-margining of securities and derivatives under their jurisdiction. The request seeks input on impacts to margin requirements, segregation and bankruptcy treatment, regulatory capital requirements, and operational challenges. Comments are invited on expanding portfolio margining programs, including futures and options, and on risk management and customer disclosure considerations. The deadline for comments is August 31, 2026.

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