Gary Gensler
CFTC to publish financial large-trader report
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) on Thursday announced plans to boost transparency in the financial futures markets with the publication of a new report.
Passage of Dodd-Frank Act heralds start of rule-making process
Financial reform legislation passes in the US Senate, as focus turns to the complex issue of implementation
Gensler calls for end to financials’ information advantage
CFTC chairman supports trading requirements in both versions of the financial reform bill that would benefit derivatives users rather than Wall Street banks, but calls for tighter exemptions to prevent systemic risk
OTC shake-up likely as regulators mull centralised clearing
US legislators are pressing for reforms that will lead to a big shake-up in how over-the-counter derivatives are bought and sold. The question is how this will affect the structured notes market. John Ferry reports
CFTC pushes on with regulatory sweep
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) moved to increase oversight of several unregulated energy contracts today, even though broader financial reform from Congress could negate the action.
OTC reform could strengthen support for energy position limits
The debate over derivatives regulation could provide momentum for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to impose position limits on energy trading proposed in January.
Reform bill passes Ag Committee before full Senate debate
The US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry has approved the Wall Street Transparency and Accountability Act, containing some of the strongest derivatives reforms proposed since the financial crisis.
CFTC and Ferc continue turf war over transmission rights
Wholesale electricity market participants yesterday called for an exemption for energy end-users from legislation that could see the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) increase its jurisdictional powers over the sector.
CFTC to examine metals trading
The US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has announced details of a public meeting on March 25 to examine the trading of futures and options in the precious and base metals markets.
CFTC to open risk management office
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) will use funding under the Obama Administration’s new budget to create two offices focusing on risk management.
Gensler calls for tighter regulation of dealers
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) chairman Gary Gensler refused to detail a timetable for imposing position limits on energy traders today, but called for tighter regulation of dealers in over-the-counter derivatives.
Regulating speculation
The role of speculation, the likely introduction of position limits and financial regulatory reform has dominated the agenda of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission in recent months. Chairman Gary Gensler speaks to Mark Pengelly in an exclusive…
CFTC boosts transparency with new report
The expansion of the CFTC’s Commitments of Traders report has garnered industry support in its attempt to enhance market transparency. Pauline McCallion reports
CFTC targets dealers, leverage and counterparty risk
Gary Gensler, the new chairman of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), outlined tighter restrictions on derivatives dealers and traders in testimony to the US Senate yesterday.
Berkovitz named CFTC general counsel
Dan Berkovitz has taken over the role of general counsel at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) at the request of Gary Gensler, the regulator's recently appointed chairman.
Gensler voted in as CFTC chairman
Gary Gensler, US President Barack Obama's choice for chairman of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), was confirmed by the US Senate on May 19 by 88 votes to six.
Obama names next heads of SEC and CFTC
US president-elect Barack Obama has named the next leaders of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) following his call for "a 21st century regulatory framework to ensure a crisis like this can never…