Tag: CFTC

CFTC Whistleblower Program Success The CFTC has recently awarded two whistleblowers a total of $15 million for their invaluable information and assistance, leading to successful enforcement actions. The prompt response and reliable information provided through Form TCR submissions prompted the CFTC to initiate investigations swiftly. By interpreting crucial evidence and guiding the Division of Enforcement...

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission set a record for its largest amount of civil monetary penalties from enforcement actions in fiscal year 2015, announcing $3.144 billion in wrongdoer penalties. The CFTC pursued a number of high dollar actions in FY2015, including imposing an $800 million penalty against Deutsche Bank for LIBOR manipulation. The amount...