In 1934, when Franklin Roosevelt put Joseph Kennedy in charge of the new Securities and Exchange Commission, critics asked how an investor known for stock ...
Established: 1975
Address: 1155 21st St. NW, Washington, DC 20581
Phone: 202-418-5000
2009 Budget: $148 million
Employment: 497
Web Site: www.cftc.gov
Functions: The CFTC regulates commodity futures trading on commodity exchanges. The agency enforces regulations that protect market participants against manipulation, abusive trade practices, and fraud.
