The CFTC Division of Market Oversight ("Division") reminded all market participants in CFTC-regulated derivatives markets that, with the expiration of relief specified in CFTC Letter No. 16-32, certain electronic submission requirements for Ownership and Control Reports ("OCR") Forms 40/40S and 71 will commence on November 18, 2016 at 12:00 a.m. U.S. Eastern Time. The Division encouraged market participants to: (i) ensure their familiarity with the requirements of the OCR final rule; and (ii) consult the multiple reference resources available on the CFTC's Ownership and Control Reporting homepage.
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