Tag: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)

UK sees fines from FCA fall for first time in more than a half-decade

Financial institutions have been hit with billions of dollars’ worth of fines in the past couple of years for failing ...

If there were ever a question about energy traders and FCPA risk, a recent FCPA enforcement action against Vitol answers ...

In a recent assessment, CFTC and FinCEN found the virtual currency exchange BitMEX lacked a number of licenses and had ...

Gregory S. Kaufman and Amber S. Unwala of Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP review enforcement activity by the Commodity Futures Trading ...

A recent SEC settlement with Interactive Brokers underscores the need for true commitment to compliance. Guidepost Solutions’ Megan Prendergast Millard ...

Commission Prepares to Implement Self-Reporting Program The Director of the Division of Enforcement at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) ...

As the use of social media becomes intertwined with daily business activity, a new threat is emerging: hackers are finding ...

Despite the fact that organizations are spending more than ever on cybersecurity, the threats continue to increase. Cyber risk is ...

Early last month, the CFTC issued new advisory addressing foreign corrupt practices. Willkie Farr attorneys provide highlights and discuss implications.

Compliance officers eligible to participate in the SEC and CFTC whistleblower programs must navigate strict rules. Speaking up always carries ...

In this follow-up to a recent piece extolling the benefits of regtech, ACA Technology’s Burt Esrig provides insight into the ...