Tag: commodity_futures_trading_commission

• CFTC Issues Advisory on Event Contract Self-Certification Procedures

  24 Jul 2026 3:36 p.m.

  The CFTC's Division of Market Oversight has issued an advisory reminding designated contract markets of proper procedures for self-certifying event contract series. Detailed in Staff Letter No. 26-22, this guidance aims to ensure regulatory compliance and oversight.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalEconomy Commodity Futures Trading CommissionCFTCDivision of Market OversightEvent ContractsSelf-CertificationDesignated Contract MarketsFinancial Regulation

• CFTC Extends Comment Period on 24/7 Energy Futures and Perpetual Contracts

  23 Jul 2026 5:09 p.m.

  The CFTC has extended the public comment period by 30 days, until August 26, 2026, for a proposed rule on 24/7 trading of standard energy futures and perpetual energy commodity contracts, following commenter requests.

  BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEconomyEnergyLegal Commodity Futures Trading CommissionEnergy DerivativesFutures ContractsPerpetual ContractsPublic Comment PeriodRegulationFinancial Markets

• CFTC Agricultural Advisory Committee Schedules First 2026 Meeting

  15 Jul 2026 4:49 p.m.

  CFTC Chairman Michael S. Selig announced the Agricultural Advisory Committee will convene its first 2026 meeting on July 29 at 1:00 PM EST at CFTC Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentGeneral PoliticsAgricultureEconomy Commodity Futures Trading CommissionCFTCAgricultural Advisory CommitteeMichael S. SeligWashington D.C.GovernmentFinance

• CFTC Agricultural Advisory Committee to Meet July 29

  15 Jul 2026 3:49 p.m.

  The CFTC's Agricultural Advisory Committee, sponsored by Chairman Michael S. Selig, will hold its first 2026 meeting on July 29 at 1:00 PM EST in Washington, D.C., at CFTC Headquarters.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessAgricultureFederal GovernmentEconomyGeneral Politics Commodity Futures Trading CommissionAgricultural Advisory CommitteeMichael S. SeligWashington D.C.MeetingGovernment

• SEC and CFTC Seek Public Comment on Portfolio Margining Harmonization

  26 Jun 2026 10:21 a.m.

  The SEC and CFTC are seeking public comment on harmonizing portfolio margining frameworks. This joint initiative aims to streamline regulatory approaches for calculating margin across diverse securities, fostering a more consistent financial environment.

  BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Securities and Exchange CommissionCommodity Futures Trading CommissionPortfolio MarginingRegulatory FrameworksPublic CommentHarmonizationFinancial Regulation

• CFTC Awards Over $8 Million to Five Whistleblowers

  1 Jun 2026 4:19 p.m.

  The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has awarded over $8 million to five whistleblowers. Their crucial information led to a successful enforcement action against a fraudulent scheme, highlighting the CFTC's commitment to combating financial misconduct.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentLegalEconomyFinancial Markets CFTCWhistleblower AwardsFraudulent SchemeEnforcement ActionFinancial RegulationCommodity Futures Trading Commission

• CFTC Enhances Product Self-Certification Process

  1 Jun 2026 1:20 p.m.

  The CFTC has updated its electronic filing system, allowing exchanges to submit a single set of product certification documents for multiple comparable contracts. This enhancement streamlines the self-certification process.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalEconomy Commodity Futures Trading CommissionCFTCProduct Self-CertificationElectronic Filing SystemExchangesFinancial RegulationGovernment

• CFTC Fines New York Trader $200,000 for Spoofing Treasury Futures

  6 May 2026 10:02 a.m.

  The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has ordered Sidney Lebental, a dual French and American citizen residing in New York, to pay $200,000 to settle charges of spoofing while trading treasury futures on the Chicago Board of Trade.

  BusinessLaw EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Business and FinanceCrimeCommodity Futures Trading CommissionSidney LebentalSpoofingTreasury FuturesChicago Board of Trade

• CFTC Issues Supplemental Letter on Swap Data Reporting and Recordkeeping

  4 May 2026 4:42 p.m.

  The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has announced a no-action position concerning swap data reporting and recordkeeping regulations. The decision was issued jointly by the Division of Market Oversight and the Division of Clearing and Risk.

  Politics and GovernmentBusinessFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalEconomy Commodity Futures Trading CommissionCFTCSwap Data ReportingRecordkeepingFinancial RegulationBusiness and FinanceGovernment

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