Global Markets Advisory Committee Meeting, Committee to Discuss Risk Management Practices for Direct Market Access and Current Legislative Proposals Affecting Foreign Boards of Trade. View the meeting agenda, and archived webcast.

Agricultural Forum: The CFTC hosted an agricultural forum on April 22, 2008 to gather information about whether the futures markets are properly performing their risk management and price discovery roles.

Registration of Intermediaries

Commitments of Traders: The Commitments of Traders (COT) reports provide a breakdown of each Tuesday’s open interest for market reports in which 20 or more traders hold positions equal to or above the reporting levels established by the CFTC.

Industry Filings: The Industry Filings search tool provides access to information about, and filings by, both U.S. and foreign trading facilities and clearing organizations. View Pending Industry Filings.

Case Status Reports: The CFTC provides Case Status Reports to inform the public of the current status of ongoing legal cases brought against defendants accused of committing futures trading violations.

Federal Register Releases: CFTC Federal Register releases, available in html and pdf formats, may be searched by year, type of release, or subject.

Fraud Awareness & Prevention: Before you trade in commodities or futures, know the kinds and signs of fraud and the basics of futures trading.

Last Updated: July 23, 2008