Whistleblower Award Determination
Why this matters
This is a final rule (Document 2026-19006, effective 10/16/2026) from the CFTC amending 17 CFR Part 165 (Whistleblower Rules). It introduces new rule 165.9(d) establishing a 30% statutory maximum award presumption for claims where aggregate collected amounts yield maximum awards of $5 million or less, subject to specified conditions. The rule directly affects whistleblower incentives and award processing across all CFTC-regulated entities and their employees. The Commission expects this to apply to approximately 82% of meritorious claims, materially streamlining the award determination process. This is binding regulatory change with broad applicability to market participants and their compliance obligations.
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What the CFTC said
Final rule. The Commodity Futures Trading Commission ("Commission" or "CFTC") is amending its rules implementing section 23 of the Commodity Exchange Act ("CEA"). Section 23 of the CEA and the Commission's implementing regulations provide for the payment of awards, subject to certain limitations and conditions, to…
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Context
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This update is classified under Reporting & Disclosure, Consumer Protection / Conduct and Capital Markets & Trading.