CFTC Proposal to Clarify Whistleblower Award Decisions
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The proposal would change how the CFTC handles award claims from whistleblowers who report violations of commodities and derivatives rules. It aims to make award decisions more efficient, transparent, and predictable by adding a substantive rule modeled on the SEC’s whistleblower regulations. The change mainly affects whistleblowers, companies regulated by the CFTC, compliance teams, and lawyers involved in enforcement matters. The CFTC is also making technical updates to reflect that its Whistleblower Office moved to the Office of the General Counsel in 2025. Public comments are due by July 15, 2026.
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Key Changes
- Adds a substantive rule intended to improve how the CFTC processes whistleblower award claims
- Uses a model similar to the SEC’s whistleblower award rules
- Updates internal regulatory references after the Whistleblower Office moved to the Office of the General Counsel
Obligations
What this law requires
Any person submitting public comments on the proposed rule must ensure the comments are received by the CFTC by July 15, 2026 and specifically reference “Whistleblower Award Determination” and RIN 3038-AF74.