Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig delivered town hall remarks in Washington, D.C., outlining priorities for the coming months that include closer coordination with the Securities and Exchange Commission and a reassessment of certain Dodd-Frank Act rulemakings and related no-action letters. The reassessment is intended to ensure CFTC policies do not impose unnecessary costs on intermediaries and market participants that provide risk-management services for end-users such as farmers, ranchers, energy producers and small businesses. Selig described the CFTC-SEC harmonization initiative as a way to reduce duplicative regulation and provide greater regulatory clarity, noting that the agencies have announced a memorandum of understanding to support this work. He also highlighted emerging areas of CFTC responsibility, including AI, crypto and prediction markets.
Commodity Futures Trading Commission 2026-03-23
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Selig outlines SEC harmonization push and review of Dodd-Frank rules
Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael S. Selig outlined priorities including enhanced coordination with the Securities and Exchange Commission and reassessment of Dodd-Frank Act rulemakings to reduce unnecessary costs. The CFTC-SEC harmonization aims to eliminate duplicative regulation and improve clarity, supported by a memorandum of understanding. Selig also noted emerging responsibilities in AI, crypto, and prediction markets.