New York, 22 July 2010

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission said on Thursday it will provide more information on positions held by large traders in financial futures markets, part of its push to boost transparency.

The new data, to be released weekly starting on Friday, "will provide the public with a better view into the financial futures marketplace," said CFTC Chairman Gary Gensler. The report will cover about 30 markets, a CFTC official said, including interest rates, foreign currency and debt futures.

The new data will be a companion to the CFTC's weekly commitment of traders report, published each Friday, which breaks down open interest by broad commercial and non-commercial categories.

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