CFTC-PR-8875-24 (Mar. 8, 2024) The Market Risk Advisory Committee’s Future of Finance and Climate-Related Market Risk Subcommittees to Meet on March 15, 2024. Washington, D.C. — Two subcommittees of the Market Risk Advisory Committee (MRAC) will hold public meetings on Friday, March 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (EDT) at the CFTC’s Washington, D.C. headquarters. […]
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The CFTC, the Federal regulatory agency for futures trading, was established by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission Act of 1974. The Commission began operation in April 1975, and its authority to regulate futures trading was renewed by Congress in 1978, 1982, 1986, 1992, 1995, and 2000.
The mission of this agency is to protect market users and the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices related to the sale of commodity futures and options, and to foster open, competitive, and financially sound commodity futures and option markets.
The Commission consists of five Commissioners who are appointed by the President, with the advice and consent of the Senate. One Commissioner is designated by the President to serve as Chairman. The Commissioners serve staggered 5-year terms, and by law no more than three Commissioners can belong to the same political party.
The Registration Deficient (ReD List),contains names of foreign entities that appear to be acting in a capacity that requires registration with the CFTC, but they are NOT registered with the CFTC.
The inclusion of an entity’s name on the ReD List does not mean that the CFTC or a court has concluded that a violation of any provision of the Commodity Exchange Act or the Commission’s Regulations has occurred. However, you should be cautious of unregistered firms or individuals when participating in products or markets that historically have seen a large number of fraud complaints — these include binary options, forex, digital currencies (cryptocurrencies), commodity pools, and precious metals.
The ReD List is developed from tips and leads from the public or other sources. Help CFTC protect other traders. If you have a ReD List lead, send CFTC the web address at: consumers@cftc.gov.
CFTC-PR-8870-24 CFTC Extends Public Comment Period for Proposed Rule on Real-Time Public Reporting Requirements and Swap Data Recordkeeping and Reporting Requirements Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced it is extending the deadline for the public comment period on a proposed rule that makes certain modifications to the CFTC’s swap data reporting rules […]
CFTC-PR-8868-24 Commissioner Pham Announces CFTC Global Markets Advisory Committee Meeting on March 6, 2024 Washington, D.C. — CFTC Commissioner Caroline D. Pham, sponsor of the Global Markets Advisory Committee (GMAC), announced today the GMAC will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, March 6, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST at the CFTC’s Washington, D.C. headquarters. […]
CFTC-PR-8867-24 (Feb. 20, 2024) CFTC Extends Comment Period for Proposed Rule on Operational Resilience Framework Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced it is extending the public comment period for a proposed rule requiring an Operational Resilience Framework for Futures Commission Merchants, Swap Dealers, and Major Swap Participants. The deadline is extended to […]
CFTC-PR-8865-24 CFTC Names Brian Young as Director of Whistleblower Office Washington, D.C. — Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Rostin Behnam today announced that Brian Young has been named the director of the CFTC’s Whistleblower Office. “Whistleblowers play a critical role assisting the CFTC be a strong cop on the beat. Much of our Division of Enforcement’s success […]
CFTC-PR-8863-24 (Feb. 14, 2024) Cancelled: CFTC to Hold a Commission Open Meeting on February 15, 2024 Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Open Meeting scheduled for Thursday, February 15, 2024 has been cancelled. The matters under consideration are being resolved through the Commission’s seriatim process. Date: Feb. 14, 2024 Date Accessed: Aug. 1, 2024 […]
CFTC-PR-8860-24 CFTC Global Markets Advisory Committee Advances Key Recommendations. Commissioner Pham Applauds Stakeholder Collaboration Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Global Markets Advisory Committee (GMAC), sponsored by Commissioner Caroline D. Pham, formally advanced eight recommendations to the Commission that will enhance the resiliency and efficiency of global markets, including U.S. Treasury markets, repo and […]
CFTC-PR-8856-24 (Feb. 1, 2024) Commodity Futures Trading Commission Commissioner Pham Announces Additional Executive Staff Appointments Washington, D.C. — CFTC Commissioner Caroline D. Pham today announced new executive staff appointments in her Washington, D.C. office. Taylor Foy joins Commissioner Pham’s team as a Senior Advisor and Nicholas Elliot has joined as a Confidential Assistant and Policy Advisor. “I am […]
CFTC-PR-8855-24 CFTC’s Energy and Environmental Markets Advisory Committee to Meet Feb. 13, 2024 Washington, D.C. — CFTC Commissioner Summer K. Mersinger, sponsor of the Energy and Environmental Markets Advisory Committee (EEMAC), today announced the EEMAC will hold a public meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (MST) on Tuesday, February 13 at the Colorado School of Mines […]
CFTC-PR-8851-24 Cancelled — CFTC Open Meeting for January 22 Washington, D.C. — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission Open Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 22, 2024 has been cancelled. The matters under consideration are being resolved through the Commission’s seriatim process. Date: Jan. 20, 2024 Date Accessed: Aug. 1, 2024 Source URL: https://www.cftc.gov/PressRoom/PressReleases/8851-24 Categories: CFTC-2401 Agency […]