CFTC Agricultural Advisory Committee to Address Basel III, 24/7 Trading, and Market Risk

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced the agenda for its upcoming Agricultural Advisory Committee (AAC) meeting, scheduled for July 29, 2026. Sponsored by CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig, the session marks the committee's first meeting of 2026 and will take place at the agency's headquarters in Washington, D.C. The meeting will focus on several critical issues at the intersection of financial regulation and commodity markets. Key agenda topics include discussions on the Basel III capital framework proposal, risk management tools designed for agricultural end users, the implications of 24/7 trading and emerging markets, and recent CFTC regulatory activities affecting the agricultural industry. Chairman Selig emphasized the need for effective regulatory oversight amid changing market dynamics, noting that agricultural producers and agribusinesses continue to navigate an evolving financial, technological, and regulatory environment. The meeting aims to explore how the CFTC can better steward derivatives and commodities markets to support these market participants. The proceedings will be open to the public, featuring a live stream on the CFTC website as well as teleconference access. Stakeholders and members of the public are invited to submit written comments related to the meeting topics by August 7, 2026, through Regulations.gov.