Calendar Highlights
September 17, 2008
Deadline for comment on application by Natural Gas Exchange Inc. for registration as a derivatives clearing organization.
October 3, 2008
CFTC Seeks Public Comment on Request by Chicago Board of Trade to Amend its Wheat Futures Contract.
What's New at the CFTC
Statement of CFTC Acting Chairman Walter Lukken Regarding Recent Market Developments, September 14, 2008
CFTC Staff Report on Commodity Swap Dealers and Index Traders with Commission Recommendations, September 11, 2008
CFTC Releases Staff Report on Swap Dealers and Index Traders, September 11, 2008
Written Testimony of Acting Chairman Walter Lukken, House Committee on Agriculture, September 11, 2008
CFTC Seeks Public Comment on Request by Chicago Board of Trade to Amend its Wheat Futures Contract, September 9, 2008
CFTC Orders Sempra Energy Trading LLC to Pay $175,000 to Settle Trading Card Violations in Connection with Natural Gas Futures Trading on the NYMEX,September 4, 2008
California Commodity Pool Operator and its Sole Manager Charged in Federal Court with Commodity Pool Fraud, September 3, 2008
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Agricultural Forum: The CFTC hosted an agricultural forum on April 22, 2008 to gather information about whether the futures markets are properly performing their risk management and price discovery roles.
Registration of Intermediaries
Commitments of Traders: The Commitments of Traders (COT) reports provide a breakdown of each Tuesday’s open interest for market reports in which 20 or more traders hold positions equal to or above the reporting levels established by the CFTC.
Industry Filings: The Industry Filings search tool provides access to information about, and filings by, both U.S. and foreign trading facilities and clearing organizations. View Pending Industry Filings.
Case Status Reports: The CFTC provides Case Status Reports to inform the public of the current status of ongoing legal cases brought against defendants accused of committing futures trading violations.
Federal Register Releases: CFTC Federal Register releases, available in html and pdf formats, may be searched by year, type of release, or subject.
Fraud Awareness & Prevention: Before you trade in commodities or futures, know the kinds and signs of fraud and the basics of futures trading.