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CFTC Swap Data Reporting

US swap data reporting to swap data repositories, including creation and continuation data, error correction and alignment with critical data elements.

Last reviewed 20 Aug 2026

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  1. Overview
  2. Error Correction
  3. Critical Data Elements

Overview

CFTC rules set out swap data recordkeeping and reporting requirements for reporting counterparties and swap data repositories.

Error Correction

The rules include expectations for correcting errors and omissions in previously reported swap data. Firms typically operate a documented error-correction workflow with defined ownership.

Critical Data Elements

The CFTC's data elements draw on the CPMI-IOSCO critical data element guidance, although jurisdiction-specific differences remain.