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October 17, 2008
CFTC Requests Public Comment on Application by International Derivatives Clearinghouse, LLC
What's New at the CFTC
CFTC Sanctions Former NYMEX Clerk Brian Keane $90,000 for Fraudulent Trade Practice Scheme, October 6, 2008
CFTC to Co-Chair International Task Force on Commodities Markets, October 1, 2008
CFTC Requests Public Comment on Application by International Derivatives Clearinghouse, LLC for Registration as a Derivatives Clearing Organization, October 1, 2008
CFTC Charges Michael Derrick Peninger and His Company, CSA Trading Group, Inc., With Fraud and Misappropriation in $1 Million Commodity Pool Scam, October 1, 2008
CFTC Charges North Carolina Man and Two Companies with Solicitation Fraud and Misappropriation of Approximately $1.3 Million of Customer Funds in Commodity Pool Scheme, September 29, 2008
U.S. District Court Orders Five Individuals and Firms to Pay More than $23 Million in Connection With the CFTC Cooperative Law Enforcement Investigation “Operation Wooden Nickel”,September 29, 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, including filings open for comment.
Federal Register Releases: CFTC Federal Register releases, available in html and pdf formats, may be searched by year, type of release, or subject. View CFTC Federal Register Open Comment Files.
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.
Fraud Awareness & Prevention: Before you trade in commodities or futures, know the kinds and signs of fraud and the basics of futures trading.