CFTC Rule 45.2

Requires the keeping of full, complete and systematic records together with all pertinent data and memoranda of all activities relating to swaps business.

Rule Overview

Jurisdiction: United States

Regulator: CFTC

Topic: Recordkeeping

ECFR Title 17 Chapter I Part 45

Overview

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All records are to be retained throughout the life of the swap and then for a period of at least five years following its final termination.

Record retrieval

The records must be readily accessible via real time electronic access throughout the life of the swap and for two years following its final termination.

The records must be retrievable within three business days for the remainder of the retention period following final termination.

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