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Read the latest about how the PTG is addressing key topics like digital assets, electronic trading, equity market structure, and Treasury market structure.
Aug 31, 2026
PTG Responds to CFTC/SEC Joint Request for Comment on Portfolio- and Cross-Margining Programs
In a letter filed today with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), PTG expresses support for the Commissions’ efforts to expand portfolio margining and cross-margining programs. PTG argues that modern financial markets are highly interconnected and that margin requirements should better reflect genuine risk offsets across related securities and derivatives positions. According to PTG, well-designed portfolio and cross-margining frameworks can improve risk management, reduce unnecessary collateral requirements, enhance capital efficiency, and support market liquidity while maintaining market resilience.
May 27, 2026
PTG Comments on FINRA Member Affiliate Reporting Proposal
In a letter filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) today, PTG supports FINRA’s proposal to expand the affiliate–principal transaction indicator so it also covers qualifying trades between member affiliates, arguing this is consistent with existing treatment of similar non-member affiliate trades.
Jul 11, 2025
PTG responds to FINRA TRACE transaction reporting proposal
In a letter filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission, the PTG applauded FINRA for eliminating the harmful manual trade exception previously approved but never implemented, and encouraged FINRA to continue to improve the TRACE regime, including by shortening the reporting timeframe for all transactions.