Post-Election Outlook: Derivatives Regulatory Agenda

On November 8, 2016, American voters elected Republican Donald J. Trump as President. In addition, Republicans maintained control of the House of Representatives and the Senate. As the campaign rhetoric fades into the background over the coming weeks and months, the business of transitioning to a new administration will begin in earnest. The results of the election promise to have a significant impact on the regulatory agenda of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). Covington’s Futures and Derivatives practice will be closely monitoring developments at the CFTC on an ongoing basis during this transition and stands ready to assist clients in navigating the new derivatives regulatory environment.