Wednesday, 02 Sep, 2026

Regulatory Plumbing: SEC and CFTC Move to Harmonize Portfolio Margining Amid Institutional Crypto Expansion

In a development that may appear esoteric to the casual observer but represents a potential sea change for institutional market structure, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have jointly issued a request for public comment on the harmonization of portfolio margining frameworks. While the term "portfolio margining" […]

Harmonizing the Plumbing: SEC and CFTC Launch Joint Inquiry into Portfolio Margining Frameworks

In a significant move toward modernizing the U.S. financial architecture, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have officially initiated a joint request for public comment regarding the potential harmonization of portfolio margining frameworks. While the topic is deeply technical, its implications are profound for derivatives desks, institutional liquidity, […]