17 CFR Part 38 — Designated Contract Markets
Complete reference for CFTC Designated Contract Markets requirements. All 89 sections across 24 subparts covering 22 core principles for exchange designation and ongoing compliance.
89
CFR Sections
24
Subparts
22
Core Principles
2024
Edition
Subpart A
General Provisions
12ScopeDefinitionsDesignation Procedures
Subpart B
Designation as Contract Market
1Core Principle 1Designation Requirements
Subpart C
Compliance with Rules
11Rule EnforcementRegulatory ServicesSelf-Regulatory Programs
Subpart D
Contracts Not Readily Subject to Manipulation
2Contract TermsSwap Contracts
Subpart E
Prevention of Market Disruption
9Position LimitsMarket SurveillanceEmergency Orders
Subpart F
Position Limitations or Accountability
2Position LimitsReportable Positions
Subpart G
Emergency Authority
2Emergency ActionsTrading Suspension
Subpart H
Availability of General Information
2Public InformationDisclosure
Subpart I
Daily Publication of Trading Information
2Price PublicationVolume & Open Interest
Subpart J
Execution of Transactions
1Open CompetitionTransaction Execution
Subpart K
Trade Information
4RecordkeepingTrade Reporting
Subpart L
Financial Integrity of Transactions
8Clearing RequirementsMarginDefault Procedures
Subpart M
Protection of Markets and Participants
2Abusive PracticesMarket Integrity
Subpart N
Disciplinary Procedures
13Rule ViolationsHearingsSanctions
Subpart O
Dispute Resolution
2ArbitrationDispute Procedures
Subpart P
Governance Fitness Standards
2Director FitnessOfficer Standards
Subpart Q
Conflicts of Interest
2Ownership ConflictsPersonnel Policies
Subpart R
Composition of Governing Boards
1Public DirectorsBoard Composition
Subpart S
Recordkeeping
2Record RetentionReporting Requirements
Subpart T
Antitrust Considerations
2Antitrust ComplianceExemptions
Subpart U
System Safeguards
2CybersecurityBusiness Continuity
Subpart V
Financial Resources
2Operating CostsDefault Coverage
Subpart W
Diversity of Board of Directors
1Board Diversity
Subpart X
SEC Coordination
2SEC RequirementsJoint Rulemaking
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