CFTC Commissioner Sharon Bowen argued that the CFTC 2018 Budget Request is inadequate to address market challenges.

A federal judge entered a Consent Order against a Florida-based firm and its principal for illegal off-market precious metals transactions.

At a special meeting on May 19, 2017, Andrew Duff was elected as a FINRA Large-Firm Governor.

The CFTC adopted rule amendments to better protect whistleblowers from retaliation or intimidation by their employers and to establish a new review process for whistleblower claims.

FINRA warned investors to exercise caution when investing in Simple Agreements for Future Equity.