The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has published a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend its whistleblower rules. The proposal would introduce a 30 percent presumption for whistleblower awards of USD 5 million or less, while preserving Commission discretion and requiring consideration of relevant regulatory factors. The measure is modeled on the Securities and Exchange Commission's Rule 21F-6(c) and is framed as part of ongoing harmonization between the two agencies. The Commission said the change is intended to improve the efficiency, transparency and predictability of processing whistleblower award claims. The comment period will remain open for 30 days after the proposal is published in the Federal Register.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission2026-06-11
Commodity Futures Trading Commission seeks comment on whistleblower rule with 30 percent presumption for awards up to USD 5 million
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission has proposed amending its whistleblower rules to add a 30 percent presumption for awards of USD 5 million or less, subject to Commission discretion and relevant regulatory factors. The approach is modeled on the Securities and Exchange Commission's Rule 21F-6(c). Comments are due within 30 days after Federal Register publication.