Editing Commodity Futures Trading Commission (section)

====Division of Clearing and Risk====
The Division of Clearing and Risk (DCR) oversees derivatives clearing organizations (DCOs) and other market participants in the clearing process. These include futures commission merchants, swap dealers, major swap participants, and large traders. DCR monitors the clearing of futures, options on futures, and swaps by DCOs, assesses DCO compliance with Commission regulations, and conducts risk assessment and surveillance. DCR also makes recommendations on DCO applications and eligibility, rule submissions, and which types of swaps should be cleared.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cftc.gov/About/CFTCOrganization/index.htm|title=CFTC Organization {{!}} U.S. COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION|website=cftc.gov|access-date=2019-07-22}}</ref> As of 2019, Clark Hutchison serves as Director of the Division of Clearing and Risk.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/7987-19|title=Chairman Tarbert Announces Key Executive Leadership Appointment {{!}} U.S. COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION|website=cftc.gov|access-date=2019-10-20}}</ref>