OTI serves as the CFTC’s financial technology innovation hub, driving change and enhancing knowledge through innovation, consulting/collaboration, and education (ICE). OTI regularly advocates for the advancement of responsible innovation, industry collaborations, and public outreach and education.

Before working with any person or firm to trade in commodity futures, commodity pools, options, forex, or other derivatives, verify that the entity is properly registered with the CFTC. The Commodity Exchange Act requires certain firms and individuals to be registered with the CFTC.

Jun 17, 2024 · — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued an order simultaneously filing and settling charges against Trafigura Trading LLC, a global commodities merchant with its principal place of business in Houston, Texas, for multiple violations of the Commodity Exchange Act (CEA) and associated CFTC regulations. The order requires ...

With a strong values-based culture, the Commission leverages and embeds diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) into our daily operations to promote the integrity, resilience, and vibrancy of the U.S. derivatives markets through sound regulation.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is an independent agency of the US government created in 1974 that regulates the U.S. derivatives markets, which includes futures, swaps, and certain kinds of options.

The CFTC's Whistleblower Program provides monetary incentives to individuals who report possible violations of the Commodity Exchange Act that lead to a successful enforcement action, as well as privacy, confidentiality, and anti-retaliation protections for whistleblowers.

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) protects the public from fraud, manipulation, and abusive practices related to the sale of commodity and financial futures and options, and to fosters open, competitive, and financially sound futures and option markets.

The Commodity Exchange Act requires certain firms and individuals to be registered with the CFTC. Registration and examination of firms and individuals is conducted on behalf of the CFTC by the National Futures Association (NFA) under the supervision of the CFTC.

Search Administrative Sanctions in Effect by Respondent Name, Respondent aka, CFTC Docket No., or NFA Id. Note: A default effective date of January 1, 1975 is used for all individuals and firms with Sanctions imposed in cases filed in fiscal years 1975 through 1987.

Jul 18, 2024 · The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is an independent federal agency that regulates the derivatives markets, including futures contracts, options, and swaps, in the United...