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The mission of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission is to promote the integrity, resilience, and vibrancy of the U.S. derivatives markets through sound regulation. CFTC Vision Statement To be the global standard for sound derivatives regulation.

The CFTC's Advisory Committees were created to provide input and make recommendations to the Commission on a variety of regulatory and market issues. Budget & Performance. …

Feb 4, 2025 · The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (Commission or CFTC) publishes the Commitments of Traders (COT) reports to help the public understand market dynamics.

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.

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.

Commodity Exchange Act & Regulations The laws authorizing CFTC’s activities and the regulations issued by CFTC to carry out those activities, as well as related rulemaking, enforcement, and adjudicatory references.

Sep 20, 2024 · The CFTC’s guidance recognizes that outlining factors for a DCM to consider in connection with the contract design and listing process may help to advance the standardization of voluntary carbon credit derivative contracts in a manner that fosters transparency and liquidity.

Jan 20, 2025 · — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced the members of the Commission have unanimously elected Commissioner Caroline D. Pham as Acting Chairman, effective today January 20, 2025.

Jan 7, 2025 · Rostin Behnam is currently serving as a Commissioner at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Previously, he served as the agency’s 15th Chairman after serving as both Acting Chairman and a Commissioner from 2017 through 2021.