Innovation Advisory Committee

The Innovation Advisory Committee (IAC), formally the Technology Advisory Committee, was created to advise the Commission on complex issues at the intersection of technology, law, policy, and finance. The IAC may provide recommendations relating to the impact and implications of technological change on financial markets and the U.S. economy.

Chairman Michael S. Selig serves as the sponsor for the Innovation Advisory Committee. Michael Passalacqua serves as the IAC Designated Federal Officer. 

IAC Charter (PDF) (Charter renewed August 19, 2026)

Date Meeting Info

Meeting to discuss how RegTech is opening up the possibility of machine readable and executable regulatory rulebooks, as well as the potential role for regulators to facilitate RegTech. Full details, including minutes and agenda, here.

Meeting to discuss the 2018 committee agenda, explore timely topics and issues involving financial technology in CFTC regulated markets, and identify work streams or subcommittee groups to help generate actionable recommendations to the Commission on select issues. Full details, including minutes and agenda, here.

Meeting to discuss technological trading in the markets, high frequency trading, and managing the risk and of direct access trading. Full details, including agenda, here.

Meeting to discuss high frequency and algorithmic trading practices and the role of technology in pre- and post-trade transparency in implementing the Dodd-Frank Act. Full details, including agenda, here.

Meeting to discuss pre-trade functionality, direct market access controls and costs, and technology challenges in implementing the trade execution, processing, and records management requirements of the Dodd-Frank Act. Full details here.