CFTCFinal Rule
Civil Monetary Penalty Inflation Adjustment
Finance & Banking
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Summary
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is increasing the dollar amounts of fines it can impose on companies and individuals who break financial trading rules, adjusting them for inflation to keep penalties meaningful. This ensures that people who violate commodities trading laws face stronger financial consequences that reflect today's economy.
Key Points
- 1The CFTC is raising the maximum fines it can impose on rule violators to account for inflation since penalties were last set
- 2Larger penalties help deter illegal activities in futures and commodities markets by making violations more costly
- 3The adjustment applies to various violations like fraud, market manipulation, and failure to follow trading regulations
- 4This affects commodity traders, investment firms, and financial institutions that operate in these markets
- 5Regular inflation adjustments ensure federal penalties keep pace with the economy and remain effective enforcement tools
Key Dates
Published
January 24, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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