Tag: CFTC

Global regulators turn the heat up on trade surveillance: How can...

In a recent post, RegTech firm Eventus outlined key reasons why practitioners must be the key drivers behind trade compliance. 

How spoofing impacts the US dollar swaps market

In a significant move underscoring its commitment to fight market manipulation, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) imposed a fine of $45m on a top-tier bank in May 2023. Eventus, a multi-asset class trade surveillance, algo monitoring and risk controls solutions provider, has explored what firms can do to avoid a similar incident. 

Regulatory oversight in the crypto realm: A deep dive into communication...

As crypto firms face a challenges, regulators have launched investigations into companies' GRC arrangements.

Navigating market abuse enforcements: current focus and future implications

eFlow Global recently outlined some of the biggest challenges around navigating market abuse enforcement and future implications.

5 US investment banks face $1bn in fines

Five US investment bank giants are reportedly faced with $1bn in fines for failing to monitor employees using unauthorised messaging apps.

UBS issued $500,000 fine from CFTC

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has issued a $500,000 fine to UBS for alleged violations of audio recording regulations.

CFTC slaps Citibank with $1m fine for violating swap dealer regulation

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has imposed a $1m fine on Citibank and Citigroup Global Markets for failing to comply with certain swap dealer requirements.

Goldman Sachs fined $1m for failing to record communications

The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has fined Goldman Sachs $1m for failing to make and keep certain audio recordings as needed for compliance under swap dealer regulations.

Four US regulators join the Global Financial Innovation Network

Four US regulatory agencies have joined the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN) to improve co-operation among global regulators.

US regulatory bodies issue statement on digital assets

US regulators have come together to issue a joint statement reminding those engaged with digital asset to meet anti-money laundering (AML) and counter financing terrorism (CFT).

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