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CFTC Weekly Swaps Report Update

Date 25/11/2025

Special Announcement: The processing and publication of the Weekly Swaps Report was interrupted from October 1 – November 12 due to a lapse in federal appropriations. Following a return to normal operations, the CFTC has resumed publication of the Weekly Swaps Reports in chronological order. The report will be published at an increased frequency until the normal schedule is resumed.

MIAX Exchange Group - Options Markets - Market For Underlying Security Used For Openings On MIAX Options, MIAX Pearl Options, MIAX Emerald Options, And MIAX Sapphire Options For Newly Listed Symbols Effective Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Date 25/11/2025

Please refer to the Regulatory Circulars listed below for newly added symbols and the corresponding market for the underlying security used for openings on the MIAX Exchanges. The newly listed symbols will be available for trading beginning Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

US Federal Bank Regulatory Agencies Issue Proposal To Enhance Community Banks’ Ability To Serve Their Communities While Maintaining Strong Capital Requirements

Date 25/11/2025

The federal bank regulatory agencies today invited public comment on a proposal that would implement changes to the community bank leverage ratio framework in accordance with statutory authority. By incorporating these changes, the revisions would reduce regulatory burden and provide community banks with greater flexibility and optionality in their capital management approach. The proposal reflects a deeper understanding of the unique business models, risk profiles, and operational realities of community banks. These tailored modifications represent a necessary step in continuing to focus attention on the unique needs of community banks in today’s financial landscape.

US Federal Bank Regulatory Agencies Issue Final Rule to Modify Certain Regulatory Capital Standards

Date 25/11/2025

The federal bank regulatory agencies today jointly issued a final rule that modifies certain regulatory capital standards to reduce disincentives a banking organization may have to engage in lower-risk activities, such as intermediating in U.S. Treasury markets. The final rule is substantially similar to the proposal issued in June, with changes at the depository institution level.

MIAX Exchange Group - Options Markets - New Listings Effective For November 26, 2025

Date 25/11/2025

The attached option classes will begin trading on the MIAX Options Exchange, MIAX Pearl Options Exchange, MIAX Emerald Options Exchange, and MIAX Sapphire Options Exchange on Wednesday, November 26, 2025.

Acting CFTC Chairman Caroline D. Pham Seeks Nominations For CFTC CEO Innovation Council By December 8

Date 25/11/2025

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham is seeking nominations for the CFTC CEO Innovation Council. The deadline for submissions is December 8. Under Acting Chairman Pham’s leadership, the CFTC has led rapid advancements on innovation and market structure, including the Crypto CEO Forum, prediction markets, perpetual contracts, and 24/7 trading. The CFTC’s Crypto Sprint to implement the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets report recommendations is targeted to continue through August 2026 and includes listed spot crypto trading, tokenized collateral and stablecoins, and rulemaking to enable the use of blockchain technology and market infrastructure. 

SIFMA Statement On SLR Reform Final Rule

Date 25/11/2025

SIFMA released the following statement from Kenneth E. Bentsen, Jr., SIFMA president and CEO, on the final rule reforming supplemental leverage ratio (SLR) rules:

“SIFMA strongly supports restoring the eSLR to its proper role as a backstop to risk-based capital requirements and mitigating limitations on the ability of banking organizations to intermediate in U.S. Treasury markets. This is particularly pressing given the impending industry move to mandatory clearing for U.S. Treasuries. We commend the Agencies for the focus on the issue."

AFC, NGX Strengthen Market Capability To Unlock Capital for Nigeria’s Infrastructure Development

Date 25/11/2025

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), the continent’s leading infrastructure solutions provider, and Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), the sustainable exchange championing the development of Africa’s largest economy have concluded a two-day capacity-building programme designed to strengthen the technical capabilities required to structure and finance infrastructure projects through Nigeria’s capital markets. The two-day workshop, held on 17–18 November 2025 in Lagos, convened professionals from regulatory agencies, institutional investors, project sponsors, and financial institutions to strengthen capacity in project and infrastructure finance, and to explore how Nigeria’s capital markets can serve as a critical platform for financing sustainable infrastructure.

Canadian Securities Administrators Launches New Tool To Make Consultation Process Easier And More Efficient

Date 25/11/2025

The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) has launched a new online tool making it easier for stakeholders to submit their comments on regulatory policies and rules. Canadians, including capital market participants, industry, investors, and other stakeholders will now be able to provide feedback directly through the CSA tool as opposed to submitting it to individual jurisdictions.

SIX Strengthens Clearing Business With Acquisition Of Baymarkets AS

Date 25/11/2025

The acquisition of Baymarkets AS enables SIX to accelerate innovation in clearing technology, reinforcing its position as a leading pan-European provider of post-trade solutions.