US regulators turn light on rule-making and enforcement

As energy companies work to comply with a range of new industry rules, how can risk managers ensure a robust compliance regime that is in step with the changing regulatory environment? Pauline McCallion finds out

Compliance outlook

Enforcement proceedings filed by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have increased by 42% between 2008 and 2010. There were 57 actions over allegations of manipulation, fraud, abuse and other violations of the Commodity Exchange Act in the 2010 fiscal year , with more than $186 million in penalties, restitution and disgorgement collected by the regulator. A total of 419 investigations were opened > this year by the CFTC, that is 66% more than last year.
   
But while enforcement

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