Caroline Pham, the acting chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), is launching a series of public roundtables on evolving trends and innovation.
The roundtable discussions will center around market structure, including issues such as affiliated entities and conflicts of interest, prediction markets, and digital assets.
“As I have long said, the CFTC must take a forward-looking approach to shifts in market structure to ensure our markets remain vibrant and resilient while protecting all participants,” Pham said. “Innovation and new technology have created a renaissance in markets that presents new opportunities that are accessible to more people, as well as risks. The CFTC will get back to basics by hosting staff roundtables that will develop a robust administrative record with studies, data, expert reports, and public input. A holistic approach to evolving market trends will help to establish clear rules of the road and safeguards that will promote U.S. economic growth and American competitiveness.”
Over the next several months, the commission will engage with industry leaders, market participants, other market structure experts, and public interest groups through open and transparent public roundtables. The roundtables are designed to provide the commission with the best information and latest data. Details about the series will be provided as they become available.