The information in this brochure is intended to provide a general overview of the Title VII of the Dodd. Title VII provides a framework for the regulation of swap markets, which were largely responsible for the 2008 financial crisis.Notably, most regulatory requirements under the DoddFrank Act do not require intent as an element of a violation. The purpose of this site is to provide information from and about the Judicial Branch of the US Government. Title VII is the portion of the DoddFrank Act that establishes a comprehensive framework for regulating overthecounter derivatives. On July 21,2010, President Obama signed the DoddFrank Wall Street Reform and. Consumer Protection Act (the "Dodd-Frank Act"). 1. The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (the Dodd-Frank Act) is the headline. US regulatory response to the financial crisis. Swap entities ("proposed rule") under Title VII of the Dodd-Frank Act.