# CFTC Extends Brexit Derivatives Relief

The CFTC’s Market Participants Division and Division of Market Oversight extended temporary Brexit-related no-action positions for derivatives trading and clearing between the United States and the United Kingdom. The release does not establish a procurement opportunity or change contracting eligibility, bidding, or performance requirements. Government contractors and procurement teams supporting affected financial-market activities should distinguish this regulatory relief from procurement requirements and review Staff Letter 26-28 alongside the earlier letters it amends to determine the relief’s scope and duration.

- The extension concerns derivatives trading and clearing across U.S.–U.K. markets; it does not announce a contract, funding, or solicitation.
- Firms engaged in the affected activities can review Staff Letter 26-28 and the amended letters to confirm which temporary positions apply to their operations.
- Procurement professionals should not treat the no-action extension as a change to government contracting eligibility or contractor compliance requirements.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** October 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
- Bank of England
- Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA)
- Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

### Sources
- [CFTC Staff Extends Brexit-Related No-Action Positions | CFTC](https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/9306-26) - CFTC