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CFTC Staff Clears Fast Track for Stock-Index Perpetual Conversions

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Briefings

The CFTC approved a fast-track process allowing exchanges to convert stock-index perpetual contracts into futures with minimal disruption. This decision applies to exchanges that already offer such products, requiring them to provide five calendar days' notice to position holders before the conversion occurs. The process leaves other material contract terms unchanged, ensuring stability for existing participants while enabling new trading mechanisms.

Key points

• The CFTC approved a fast-track process for exchanges to convert stock-index perpetual contracts into futures with minimal disruption.
• Exchanges must provide five calendar days' notice to position holders before the conversion occurs.

Context and limitations

This briefing covers only the CFTC's approval of the fast-track process. It does not include details on specific exchanges, the number of contracts affected, or the specific date the process began.

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