Whistleblower Award Determination
What happened
Donald Trump signed this action. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is amending its rules for whistleblower awards, specifically part 165. These changes are designed to make the process more efficient, transparent, and predictable, based on similar provisions by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The amendments also include technical corrections for the Whistleblower Office's (WBO) move to the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) in 2025.
Why it matters
This policy aims to strengthen the CFTC's whistleblower program by encouraging more people to report violations. It makes the award process clearer and more reliable, which could lead to increased enforcement efforts against illegal activities in commodity futures. The move of the Whistleblower Office in 2025 suggests a long-term integration and formalization of its functions.
Who it affects
- ›Whistleblowers providing information to the CFTC
- ›Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
- ›Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (as a model)
- ›Whistleblower Office (WBO)
- ›Office of the General Counsel (OGC)
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